Islam Makhachev promises he’s built different than Chael Sonnen and that’s why the former UFC title challenger can’t understand his decision to chase greatness by going after a second championship in a new weight class.

Islam Makhachev has responded to one popular UFC analyst's claims that he ducked a lightweight title defense against Ilia Topuria.

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev is leaving his division behind and moving up a weight class just like undefeated rival Ilia Topuria did earlier this year when he vacated his featherweight title. Topuria and Makhachev will look to join an elite few of fighters who have conquered two divisions by capturing a second belt.

Charles Oliveira confidently predicts a knockout victory over Ilia Topuria, aiming to make a bold statement in their upcoming UFC clash.

Chael Sonnen believes Islam Makhachev wanted no part of Ilia Topuria and can't beliebe he even vacated his lightweight title to avoid the fight.