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 ...