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 ...
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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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.” ...
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Shara Magomedov shares honest take on how Islam Makhachev would fare against Dricus du Plessis: "He's got good skills for middleweight"
Shara Magomedov (left) believes Islam Makhachev (right ... a two-division UFC champion is Makhachev's dream, and he is unwilling to move up to welterweight to face his friend and training Belal ...
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Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria predicted by UFC legend who has fought both men
Ilia Topuria recently vacated his featherweight belt to pursue a potential fight with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, who is fresh off a quick submission win over Renato Moicano at UFC 311.
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Dana White reveals reason behind Ilia Topuria’s shock move to vacate UFC title and what comes next
“Islam, if I want to, I can finish you ... he took Paddy Pimblett fight and how it came together Leon Edwards to face Sean Brady amid wild saga in UFC welterweight title picture And White ...
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Makhachev and Topuria May Face Off in Early 2025
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev may face former UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria in a bout scheduled for 2025. Journalist Ariel Helwani broke the news on social media. According to his ...
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Ilia Topuria officially vacates featherweight title with Islam Makhachev clash reportedly in the works
Ilia Topuria will bid to become a two-weight champion against Islam Makhachev later this year. The featherweight champion won his first belt by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 last ...
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'I Have Fought Ilia Topuria & Islam Makhachev - Here's Who Wins Lightweight Fight'
A potential fight between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev is now on the cards after the featherweight champion vacated his belt in pursuit of moving up to the lightweight division. UFC CEO Dana ...
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How Michael Bisping thinks Ilia Topuria could land Islam Makhachev superfight
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping believes Ilia Topuria will eventually get his desired superfight with Islam Makhachev. UFC featherweight champion Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is eager to move up ...
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Justin Gaethje: Islam Makhachev Is A Better Matchup For Me Than Khabib Nurmagomedov
Justin Gaethje has his sights set on another shot at the UFC lightweight championship and hopes the opportunity comes against current titleholder Islam Makhachev. Before he can earn that chance ...
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“Doesn’t Like To Do”: Chael Sonnen Claims UFC Champ Islam Makhachev Doesn’t Want to Be a 155lbs Fighter
Jan 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Islam Makhachev (red gloves) fights Renato Moicano (blue gloves) in a lightweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez ...