Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) vacated his featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Makhachev previously stated that a fight with “another featherweight” in Topuria doesn’t interest him, and his manager Rizvan Magomedov wants to see “El Matador” in a title eliminator.

Ilia Topuria has teased a massive announcement imminently, with fans speculating he's landed a UFC super fight with Islam Makhachev.

Ilia Topuria's manager, Malki Kawa, recently spoke to renowned combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani about his client's recent move to the UFC lightweight division.

Islam Makhachev has been told to steer clear of a UFC superstar who’s desperate to get his hands on the lightweight championship. In his career, the Russian has cemented his status as the pound-for-pound number one, utilizing his formidable grappling skills to destroy his opponents.

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

Makhachev is the bigger fighter and cut significant weight to make the 155-pound limit. Topuria will also cut weight to make 155, but he will have a much easier process. Size matters much more in the UFC than in boxing, as the sport’s wrestling component is massive.

Islam Makhachev's head coach Jaiver Mendez explains why his fighter isn't keen on facing Ilia Topuria in his next title defense.

Dustin Poirier believes Ilia Topuria should receive a crack at the UFC lightweight title right away.

Aljamain Sterling has come up with a comprehensive list of the strengths both Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria possess.

Now they’re saying Ilia Topuria might not get a crack at Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title, at least not right away. “They,” in this case, being UFC CEO Dana White, who was asked about it after Saturday’s UFC Seattle event. “There’s still ...

Ireland's McGregor is still the biggest star MMA has known, and the support of his home country helped vault him to superstardom early in his UFC run. Holding roots in Georgia and Spain, Topuria has been touted as the most likely talent to get close to a McGregor-type appeal as an international MMA star.

Henry Cejudo has weighed in on whether Ilia Topuria should fight UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev next. He also provided a brief breakdown of the matchup.