UFC, Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria’s Rumored Next Opponent After Vacating UFC Featherweight Title
UFC president Dana White shocked the world Thursday night when he announced that UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria was vacating his belt and that former champion and No. 1-ranked contender Alexander Volkanovski (26-4) would face No.
Timeline On Rumored Islam Makhachev Vs. Ilia Topuria UFC Super-Fight Revealed
Over the last few years, UFC lightweight king Islam Makhachev has put together a resume worthy of a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame. He has posted a 16-1 record inside the Octagon. And scored wins over greats of his era like Charles Oliveira, Alexander Volkanovski (twice), and Dustin Poirier.
UFC champ Belal Muhammad would vacate welterweight title for Islam Makhachev before fighting him
Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC), who has defended his lightweight title a division-record four times, said he won’t retire before chasing his goal of becoming UFC dual-champion. But Muhammad can see a scenario where he notches a couple of title defenses, then move up to middleweight for his own opportunity at winning a second title.
Islam Makhachev Vs Ilia Topuria Plans Revealed, Potentially At UFC International Fight Week
Ariel Helwani has confirmed that the UFC is planning on doing Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria in 2025 for the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Report – Ilia Topuria lining up UFC 317 title fight with Islam Makhachev after leaving featherweight division
Now-former undisputed featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria is targeting a massive -- long-mooted matchup for his lightweight divisional bow later this year,
"He’s not McGregor" - Paddy Pimblett dismisses Ilia Topuria's chances of landing title fight against Islam Makhachev
Paddy Pimblett believes that reigning UFC featherweight king Ilia Topuria’s chances of fighting Islam Makhachev are sleek.
Islam Makhachev isn’t afraid of Ilia Topuria, says UFC Hall of Famer
UFC legend Michael Bisping doesn't believe Islam Makhachev has any fear of a showdown with fellow champion Ilia Topuria.
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 to challenge lightweight champ Makhachev (27-1 MMA,
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Former UFC fighter makes eye-opening remark on Islam Makhachev's wrestling pedigree: "I knew he'd treat anybody else like a little boy"
Islam Makhachev's physical strength elevates ... Among those who have commented on it is former foe Bobby Green. Ahead of UFC Vegas 66, Green touched on Makhachev's strength in his media ...
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Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili gain 20-plus pounds by UFC 311 fight night
What does it take to successfully defend the UFC lightweight and bantamweight titles? At least an extra 20 pounds. Islam Makhachev weighed 178 pounds the night of his UFC 311 victory Saturday ...
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Ilia Topuria to MARCA: "Makhachev is scared. If I was as short as he says..."
And finally, another clear question given how the conversation and rumors about the future of Ilia and Islam were evolving. Does the jump to lightweight depend on a fight with Makhachev?
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Bobby Green vs. Mauricio Ruffy Added to UFC 313 Lineup
Bobby Green will square off against Mauricio Ruffy in a lightweight showdown at UFC 313. Multiple outlets confirmed the booking following an initial report from MMA Mania. UFC 313 takes place ...
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Following UFC 311 Loss, Renato Moicano Sets Sights On Paddy Pimblett
Renato Moicano came up short in his attempt to unseat Islam ... UFC with four stoppage wins. He has never headlined a UFC card. He is coming off a July 2024 submission win over Bobby “King ...
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Belal Muhammad declares middleweight ‘probably’ easiest in UFC outside of Khamzat Chimaev
UFC welterweight champ Belal Muhammad believes middleweight is the easiest division in the promotion aside from Khamzat ...