Magomed Ankalaev became the new UFC light heavyweight champion after defeating Alex Pereira via unanimous decision at UFC 313.

Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) vacated his featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Makhachev previously stated that a ...

Topuria will vacate the featherweight belt in favor of a lightweight title run once Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes enter the Octagon at UFC 314 in April. After defeating Max Holloway at UFC 308 ...

Makhachev is the bigger fighter and cut significant weight to make the 155-pound limit. Topuria will also cut weight to make ...

A UFC veteran backs Islam Makhachev’s take on Ilia Topuria, agreeing with his assessment: “He’s got a great point.” ...

Alex Pereira could continue his climb toward becoming the UFC's primary star when he faces top-ranked challenger Magomed ...

A new report claims the UFC has different plans for Islam Makhachev instead of a fight with Ilia Topuria at UFC 317.

Still competing next weekend at UFC 311, Justin Gaethje will look to catapult himself into title contention against Islam ...

UFC lightweight star Dustin Poirier believes competing in a higher weight class will be a tough challenge for both. While a move to welterweight seems logical, Islam Makhachev has avoided it to ...

Discussions have become tense between UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev and UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria regarding a possible mega superfight (champ vs. champ). With two ...