It seems Ilia Topuria really wants to fight Islam Makhachev. With the UFC featherweight champion title firmly wrapped around his waist, Topuria is looking to become a two-division champion.

Chael Sonnen believes the true reason UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been talking about chasing a second title in a higher weight class has nothing to do with accolades or building a ...

Topuria has goals of becoming a two-division champion and has been vocal about his desire to move up to lightweight to challenge Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC). For now, however, he's ...

Dustin Poirier has chimed in on the raging question of who would win a bout between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. In recent times, there have been significant rumors about Makhachev fighting ...

Islam Makhachev reacts after defeating Renato Moicano in a lightweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Nevertheless, Topuria is keen on a fight with ...

Another would see him become known as the greatest fighter in the world, which is a title Islam Makhachev currently holds as the officially ranked number one pound-for-pound in the UFC.

Following Islam Makhachev‘s recent title defense against Renato Moicano at UFC 311, Topuria once again hinted at moving up in weight to take on the dominant Russian. Following his win over ...

During last week's Power Slap 11 post-event press conference, a reporter asked Dana White if he could shed some light on Makhachev potentially moving up to middleweight if he won't fight Belal ...

Chael Sonnen believes the true reason UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been talking about chasing a second title in a higher weight class has nothing to do with accolades or building a ...

Michael Bisping likes Ilia Topuria’s chances against fellow UFC champion Islam Makhachev. UFC featherweight champion Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) wants to move up to challenge lightweight champion ...

After defeating Renato Moicano at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev is now the UFC’s most decorated lightweight champion. He has also set the record for the most successful lightweight title defenses.