UFC featherweight champion Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) wants to move up to challenge lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA ...

Topuria's championship reign has not lasted as long as Makhachev's. But 'El Matador' knocked out arguably the two best fighters in divisional history in back-to-back title fights, namely Alexander ...

While he rates Makhachev highly, Bisping thinks Topuria's well-rounded skillset could make it an interesting fight – despite the size discrepancy. "That's an incredible fight," Bisping told ...

Makhachev isn’t just a submission wizard—his knockout power is just as dangerous. He’s put away top names like Alexander Volkanovski ... pointed out Topuria’s size disadvantage.

Islam Makhachev has continued the domination displayed by his longtime friend and teammate, Khabib Nurmagomedov, in the UFC's lightweight division.

Many MMA fighters had a great year in 2024. We saw some claim their first title in a major promotion. And there were those who reclaimed titles they previously held. But no MMA fighter had a better 12 ...

Daniel Cormier would like to see Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan rebooked after UFC 311. Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) withdrew from his title fight against lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 ...

The sample size is tiny regarding data collection ... The likelihood that Topuria lands a high kick a la Makhachev is fairly low, and Volkanovski is tough as nails. In their combined 31 victories ...