UFC, Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev’s team not keen on fighting Ilia Topuria next after ‘El Matador’ vacates UFC gold
Islam Makhachev's head coach Jaiver Mendez explains why his fighter isn't keen on facing Ilia Topuria in his next title defense.
UFC’s Lightweight Star Questions Islam Makhachev’s Middleweight Hopes And Ilia Topuria’s Lightweight Ambitions
A UFC lightweight star questions Islam Makhachev’s middleweight aspirations and Ilia Topuria’s ambitions to move up in the division.
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.
"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.
Former UFC Star Doubtful About Ilia Topuria’s Decision To Fight Islam Makhachev
Former UFC star questions Ilia Topuria’s decision to fight Islam Makhachev. Is he making the right move? See the expert's take!
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.
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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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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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..."
It seems clear that everyone wants to see a fight between Ilia Topuria (16-0) and Islam Makhachev (27-1 ... we'll build our future," he explained. UFC fightsMakhachev hits out at McGregor ...
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Islam Makhachev Can Be Three-Weight UFC Champion, Says Coach
Based in Rochester, England, Simon Head is a veteran sports editor who has been covering sport for national and international outlets since 2000, and is one of the longest-tenured MMA journalists ...
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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 ...