Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is eager to get back in the cage against Kamaru Usman sooner rather than later.

Jon Anik believes Islam Makhachev is the only fighter capable of defeating Ilia Topuria across two UFC divisions.

Among the most prominent to send Pico a message was former lightweight and pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev, who had words of encouragement for the newcomer after a devastating first outing under the UFC banner. “Head up champ,” Makhachev commented.

Aaron Pico recently released a statement following his devastating loss at UFC 319, prompting a response from Islam Makhachev.

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has given his thoughts on a potential timeline for the mixed martial arts retirement of Islam Makhachev.

Islam Makhachev faces high stakes shifting to welterweight; UFC veteran warns: “If he loses, where does he go?” Tension rising.

The last UFC pay-per-view event of the summer produced a new champion and exciting opportunities for more fireworks to end 2025.

Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) walked through that door at UFC 317 in June, when the former featherweight champion moved up in weight and knocked out Charles Oliveira to claim the vacant 155-pound belt left behind by Makhachev as he jumps divisions in his own career and readies to challenge welterweight champ Jack Della Maddalena later this year.

Jon Anik recently shared his thoughts on Islam Makhachev potentially returning to the 155-pound division and possibly challenging Ilia Topuria for the lightweight title.