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

UFC legend Chael Sonnen thinks Islam Makhachev would be insulted if offered a lightweight title defense against Ilia Topuria.

UFC veteran Chael Sonnen dismisses Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight rumors, calling it "fake news" and shutting down ...

Islam Makhachev could find himself ... as the greatest mixed martial artist walking the face of the Earth. Even Dana White has admitted that Makhachev is the pound-for-pound number one over ...

Islam Makhachev emerged as the next big thing in Dagestan. After Khabib Nurmagomedov sent shockwaves through the UFC, it was Makhachev who carried forward the legacy. Training alongside Khabib ...

Javier Mendez, coach to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, has explained why the ... UFC’s next heavyweight star: ‘This is a blood sport, but it’s fair – you have to take ownership ...

The Louisiana native has three title fights, the last one coming against Islam Makhachev at UFC 304. For his last dance, DP wanted to fight a UFC legend, and Topuria is definitely a suitable opponent.

Islam Makhachev’s coach is focusing on a different challenger than Ilia Topuria after a lightweight shake-up this weekend. Makhachev has been struggling for challengers since breaking the record ...

Makhachev had been scheduled to face rising star Arman Tsarukyan in early 2025, but Tsarukyan withdrew with a back injury the day before the bout. It appears Tsarukyan will have to wait ...

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan doesn't believe Justin Gaethje should be in the mix for the next crack at Islam ... was scheduled to face Makhachev for the belt at UFC 311 in January ...