Chael Sonnen: Ilia Topuria won't get UFC champion Islam Makhachev without beating a top lightweight first
Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) vacated his featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Makhachev previously stated that a ...
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UFC Veteran Agrees with Islam Makhachev on Ilia Topuria: “He’s Got a Great Point”
A UFC veteran backs Islam Makhachev’s take on Ilia Topuria, agreeing with his assessment: “He’s got a great point.” ...
Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: UFC Fight Odds
Makhachev is the bigger fighter and cut significant weight to make the 155-pound limit. Topuria will also cut weight to make ...
Ilia Topuria's manager 'confident' Islam Makhachev will accept superfight next: 'It's on them'
Ireland's McGregor is still the biggest star MMA has known, and the support of his home country helped vault him to superstardom early in his UFC run. Holding roots in Georgia and Spain, Topuria has ...
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Islam Makhachev’s coach takes clear stance on potential Ilia Topuria fight
Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev welcomes all challengers, and that includes UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria. Lightweight Champion Makhachev is taking names at 155lbs, defending his ...
Justin Gaethje eyes title fight vs. Islam Makhachev with big UFC 313 win
With UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) looking for fresh blood, Gaethje thinks he can jump into ...
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Ilia Topuria doesn't deserve Islam Makhachev title fight says Khabib Nurmagomedov
Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria? Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to see something else first. The next lightweight title fight is still unconfirmed, Ariel Helwani shedding light on Makhachev vs.
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Islam Makhachev’s Coach Oozes Confidence After Issuing Ultimatum To Fight Ilia Topuria: “He’s A True Warrior”
However, Topuria had been itching for a super fight with Islam Makhachev for a long time. And by the looks of it, Topuria fulfilled his wish. As per the rumors, the UFC is planning to put Islam ...
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Islam Makhachev’s manager contradicts coach’s endorsement of potential Ilia Topuria super fight
Members of Islam Makhachev’s inner circle have differing views on the lightweight champ facing Ilia Topuria next. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria now share the same ...
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MMA Journalist Luke Thomas Breaks Down Islam Makhachev’s Potential to Conquer Two UFC Divisions
Islam Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion, is considering moving up to welterweight or middleweight to become a two-division champion. MMA analyst Luke Thomas warns that such a move could ...
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Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: UFC Fight Odds & Prediction
Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG UFC featherweight star Ilia Topuria officially vacated his belt at 145 pounds and now seeks a super-fight with Islam Makhachev, the juggernaut champion of the heavier ...
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‘Let him cook’…Fans go wild over Islam Makhachev’s cryptic message potentially referring to Ilia Topuria fight
Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria could potentially be on an inevitable collision course after Topuria vacated the featherweight belt for a full-time move to lightweight. Alexander Volkanovski and ...