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 ...
Dana White gives puzzling update regarding potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight
UFC CEO Dana White seemed enthused when discussing Islam Makhachev's next fight following UFC Seattle Saturday night.
Chael Sonnen: Islam Makhachev's desire to change weight classes isn't about UFC second title
Chael Sonnen believes the true reason UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been talking about chasing a second title ...
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Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria happens in 2025, claims MMA analyst during insightful breakdown: "Doesn't have great choices"
Veteran MMA analyst Luke Thomas recently predicted that a fight between lightweight kingpin Islam Makhachev and undefeated phenom Ilia Topuria will happen in 2025.
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Islam Makhachev’s manager sounds off on possible Ilia Topuria bout: “We already gave chances to featherweight champ”
The manager of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev seemingly doesn't want to see the Russian fight Ilia Topuria next.
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Henry Cejudo breaks down potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria lightweight fight: "Could be very problematic for a guy like Islam"
Henry Cejudo has weighed in on whether Ilia Topuria should fight UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev next. He also provided a brief breakdown of the matchup.
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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, ...
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‘Two weeks is good!’ … Justin Gaethje called out for UFC 313 by same man who saved UFC 311
Taking to X on February 25, Brazilian lightweight Renato Moicano registered his interest in fighting Gaethje. ‘Money’ famously stepped in on a days’ notice to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 311, saving ...
‘I would rather go up’ – UFC champion reveals why he would vacate title before fighting Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev is a UFC legend in the making – but welterweight champion Belal Muhamad has revealed he’d rather vacate his ...
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Islam Makhachev’s Manager: Ilia Topuria Needs To Prove He’s A Legit Lightweight Before Title Shot
Islam Makhachev’s manager insists Ilia Topuria must first defeat a top lightweight contender, suggesting a bout against Dustin Poirier or Charles Oliveira.