Dana White teases Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria superfight as next big bout, but one crucial factor still remains.

Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) relinquished his UFC lightweight title for a move up to 170 pounds. He is expected to challenge Jack Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC), who dethroned Belal Muhammad to claim the welterweight title at UFC 315.

Jack Della Maddalena is fully confident he will beat Islam Makhachev when they end up fighting as he says the size will be the difference.

“Send him 2-3 years Dagestan and forget,” became a viral quote from Islam Makhachev, symbolizing the region’s tough training culture. Now, after getting a firsthand experience by training with Makhachev, former UFC champion Demetrious Johnson seems ...

Makhachev and Muhammad had an agreement not to fight each other. This led fans to then anticipate a lightweight title clash with Ilia Topuria. The two exchanged words on social media, making it clear that the Dagestani was open to staying at lightweight.

Reigning UFC bantamweight kingpin Merab Dvalishvili has outshone Dricus du Plessis, Islam Makhachev, and Kayla Harrison to bag the 2025 ESPY Fighter Of The Year Award.

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has spoken candidly about the concussion he suffered in his short notice rematch against Islam Makhachev.

Dana White recently discussed a potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria matchup and hinted that it is still a possibility.