Alexander Volkanovski said that if there's anyone in the world who could topple reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam ...

with many predicting a high-profile fight against Islam Makhachev for the lightweight throne. In addition to confirming Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes as the main event for UFC 314 ...

If anybody can beat Islam Makhachev, it's Ilia Topuria— that's according to Alexander Volkanovski, who has fought both UFC ...

Chael Sonnen doesn’t think it’s fair to put UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in the same predicament again.

Colby Covington believes Islam Makhachev showed vulnerabilities during his championship run, sparking debate on his title reign.

Islam Makhachev was advised by ex-UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman to dismiss all semblance of Islamic brotherhood and move up to challenge the division's current champion, Belal Muhammad.

Makhachev has sometimes had issues with shorter opponents, however, like when he struggled to take and hold down Alexander Volkanovski. Let’s look at each combatant’s fighter profile.

Javier Mendez, coach to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev ... on one day’s notice. Makhachev’s previous wins as champion came against Alexander Volkanovski (twice) and Poirier.

Islam Makhachev is the reigning UFC lightweight champion. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images "Topuria knocked out two first ballot Hall of Famers, Volkanovski and Max Holloway, those guys are amongst ...

Ilia Topuria’s manager addresses speculation about his move to lightweight, revealing key details about the potential transition.

Ilia Topuria recently vacated his featherweight belt to pursue a potential fight with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ... Alexander Volkanovski famously got knocked out by Topuria when ...