And former UFC middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker, has given his take on the fantasy fight, claiming that Makhachev would ‘get it done’. “That’s tricky because GSP has got a good game to fight Makhachev, he’s like a springy karate-esque fighter,” Whittaker said on the MMArcade Podcast.

UFC veteran Nate Diaz has explained why he doesn't consider Islam Makhachev to be the #1 P4P fighter in the sport right now.

Islam Makhachev has tied the UFC record of 16 straight wins after defeating Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision at UFC 322.

UFC veteran urges Kamaru Usman to avoid fighting with UFC champ Islam Makhachev and retire while still at the top.

Islam Makhachev took the UFC's top pound-for-pound spot back from Ilia Topuria after winning the welterweight belt at UFC 322.

Jack Della Maddalena did not have a good night at UFC 322, and his coach is making no excuses.

Controversial UFC star surprises fans by praising Islam Makhachev after UFC 322, giving him credit for a dominant, well-executed title win.

Rakhmonov cemented himself as No. 1. contender when he defeated Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310 in December 2024. He was slated to challenge Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title at UFC 315 in May but withdrew due to injury. He has not competed since.