When I met Salman Rushdie, in Paris, not long after the death sentence pronounced against him by the dictator of Iran, the Ayatollah Khomeini, in 1989, his reaction surprised me. I will never forget ...

Islam Makhachev, a dominant UFC lightweight champion, has an estimated 2025 net worth of $5–7 million. He earns up to $2 million per fight with bonuses, plus income from sponsorships and social media.

Islam Makhachev's remarkable journey from Dagestan to a dual-division champion has significantly boosted his financial standing. In 2025, his star power and consistent ring dominance place him among ...

Islam Makhachev has ascended to dominance in the UFC welterweight division, recently dethroning Jack Della Maddalena for the ...