Islam Makhachev believes Ilia Topuria is clearly ducking the most legitimate title contender. After Makhachev vacated his lightweight title, Topuria won the belt by knocking out former champ Charles ...

Islam Makhachev believes Arman Tsarukyan is the most deserving lightweight contender. | Getty/UFC Islam Makhachev considers former foe Arman Tsarukyan the most deserving lightweight title contender.

Tsarukyan was originally scheduled to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 311, but withdrew due to a sudden back injury. Following that, UFC CEO Dana White punished the Armenian fighter, insisting he must ...

There is no doubt that Arman Tsarukyan is one of the toughest opponents in the UFC’s lightweight division. His wrestling and overall fighting skills give him an edge over many other fighters in the ...

Makhachev relinquished his lightweight title for a move up to welterweight, which prevented his superfight with Topuria from ...

The lightweight division experienced a dramatic shift after Islam Makhachev vacated his title to pursue opportunities in the welterweight division. Ilia Topuria capitalized on the opening and defeated ...

After flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko defends against Zhang Weili in the co-main event, Jack Della Maddalena will fight Islam Makhachev in the UFC 322 headliner. The Dagestani standout will be ...

Paddy Pimblett says Arman Tsarukyan poses a tougher challenge than Ilia Topuria, praising him as a true and skilled lightweight fighter.

Islam Makhachev has intensified his rivalry with Ilia Topuria, claiming the Spanish-Georgian star is avoiding the toughest challenge in the lightweight division.

Fans are still waiting on news of when Arman Tsarukyan will return to the Octagon, but the top UFC lightweight did recently pick up an impressive win grappling.

Arman Tsarukyan submits former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson with a slick arm-triangle choke at ACBJJ 18 on ...