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Michael Chandler Targeting Islam Makhachev In June After ‘Starching’ Pimblett At UFC 314

UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler expects his performance in Miami next month to be so impressive that it nets him another shot at the...

Former Foe Endorses Ilia Topuria’s Immediate Shot At LW Title: ‘He Sort Of Deserves It’

A former opponent of Ilia Topuria's believes 'El Matador' has proven himself worthy and has rightfully earned an immediate shot at the UFC lightweight...

Arman Tsarukyan Breaks Down ’50-50′ Makhachev vs. Topuria Fight

The lightweight division is buzzing with excitement as Islam Makhachev holds the championship, with several contenders eager for a title shot. Amid this competitive...

Justin Gaethje Demands Title Shot From Dana White After UFC 313

Justin Gaethje is campaigning for what could be his final shot at the undisputed UFC lightweight title. After nearly a year away from the Octagon,...

Magomed Ankalaev Surpasses Makhachev, Dvalishvili For UFC Social Media Record In 2025

Magomed Ankalaev outshined several reigning UFC champions in a key statistic following his latest Octagon appearance. Ankalaev realized his lifelong dream of becoming a UFC...

Ilia Topuria Teases Huge Announcement Fans ‘Won’t Believe’

Ilia Topuria appears to have secured a high-profile showdown for his next Octagon outing. Last month, Topuria shocked the MMA world by vacating his UFC...

Former Opponent Says Ilia Topuria Enters ‘GOAT Conversation’ With Win Over Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria's former opponent believes that if the stars align perfectly in his favor, "El Matador" has the potential to enter the greatest of...

Dustin Poirier Backs Ilia Topuria For ‘Right Off The Bat’ Title Shot Against Islam Makhachev

Dustin Poirier is all in on the idea of Ilia Topuria stepping straight into a title fight against reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev. Last...

Dustin Poirier Doesn’t Like Ilia Topuria Or Islam Makhachev’s Chances In Higher Weight Classes

While Dustin Poirier awaits news on what is expected to be his final fight, he remains an active observer of the lightweight division and...

Islam Makhachev’s Manager: Ilia Topuria Needs To Prove He’s A Legit Lightweight Before Title Shot

Islam Makhachev’s manager believes Ilia Topuria should prove himself in the lightweight division before earning a title shot. Topuria recently vacated his UFC featherweight title...

Justin Gaethje: Islam Makhachev Is A Better Matchup For Me Than Khabib Nurmagomedov

Justin Gaethje has his sights set on another shot at the UFC lightweight championship and hopes the opportunity comes against current titleholder Islam Makhachev. Before...

Ilia Topuria Says Dagestani MMA Fighters Lose ‘Every Competitive Fight’ Amid Talk Of Islam Makhachev Clash

UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria continues to fan the flames of a potential rivalry with lightweight kingpin Islam Makhachev. Considerable uncertainty surrounds Topuria's next assignment....

Dustin Poirier On Ilia Topuria’s Lightweight Hopes: ‘I Think Islam Is Too Much, But…’

Dustin Poirier is intrigued by a potential showdown between UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria and lightweight kingpin Islam Makhachev. The 145-pound titleholder has expressed interest...

Paddy Pimblett Has A Problem With Ilia Topuria’s Champ-Champ Talk: ‘He Is Not McGregor!’

Paddy Pimblett has downplayed Ilia Topuria's chances of challenging Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title. Topuria, the reigning featherweight champion, has expressed interest in...

Joe Rogan Calls For Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev Next, Says ‘Who Cares’ About Only 1 Title Defense

UFC color commentator Joe Rogan knows what he wants to see next from featherweight kingpin Ilia Topuria — and it's not a second dance...