Islam Makhachev's manager: Ilia Topuria needs 'to prove he's legit' at lightweight before title shot
Topuria vacated his UFC featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) previously said he’s not interested in fighting another 145-pounder in Topuria, and his manager agrees.
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.
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. Alexander Volkanovski famously got knocked out by Topuria when they met at UFC 298 last February.
Ilia Topuria Vacates Featherweight Title, New Title Fight Set For UFC 314
Ilia Topuria has decided to depart the UFC featherweight division, and former champ Alexander Volkanovski is set to fight for the vacant title at UFC 314.
'I Have Fought Ilia Topuria & Islam Makhachev - Here's Who Wins Lightweight Fight'
Alexander Volkanovski, who has fought both Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev, has made his prediction should the fight ever take place.
Ilia Topuria's lightweight jump is the stuff MMA legends are made of — if he can pull it off
Topuria could become an instant MMA great with his plan to vacate the UFC featherweight title and move up to lightweight.
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Renato Moicano casts doubts on Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev, suggests 'El Matador' might be targeting Max Holloway at 155
Renato Moicano isn't so sure Ilia Topuria is set to face Islam Makhachev, instead believing the Georgian-Spaniard could in ...
UFC 313: High-Stakes Lightweight Bout Added To Complete The Card
The UFC 313 pay-per-view card scheduled for March 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas may be complete after the latest ...
Dana White reveals reason behind Ilia Topuria’s shock move to vacate UFC title and what comes next
Dana White confirmed the shock announcement that Ilia Topuria will vacate his UFC featherweight title before moving up to ...
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"I would rather beat Alex Pereira in a boring fight"- Renato Moicano gets honest about boring wins vs. entertaining losses
Alex Pereira is one of the most exciting fighters currently competing in the UFC. The reigning light heavyweight champion has created a reputation for himself as a power puncher.
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“Terrible Stoppage”- Controversy Strikes Dana White’s UFC 312 as Referee Questioned by Merab Dvalishvili, & MMA Fans
Dana White and the UFC are no strangers to controversy, and UFC 312 delivered its share in just 19 seconds! The post ...
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Renato Moicano Calls for TKO Profit Sharing in the UFC: ‘Reward Success, Build the Future’
Fighter pay and the UFC’s paltry revenue share have been a sore subject for the MMA juggernaut for years, but Moicano ...
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UFC 313 Heats Up: Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes Added to Stacked Las Vegas Card
Lightweight contenders Jalin Turner and Ignacio Bahamondes are set to clash at UFC 313 on March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile ...
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Renato Moicano Shares a Game-Changing Idea for UFC Fighters to Secure Long-Term Earnings
UFC lightweight Renato Moicano shares an interesting idea the UFC can adopt to secure the long-term financial future of its ...
UFC Announces New Gloves Will be Permanently Removed From Competition
The UFC is officially doing away with the new gloves in all fights, as multiple fighters revealed several issues with the new ...
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World champion grappler breaks down Islam Makhachev’s signature D’Arce choke submission which tapped Dustin Poirier and Renato Moicano
At 22-years-old, Kade Ruotolo made the big decision to transition to MMA last year where he picked up back-to-back wins and first-round finishes. He even secured a D’Arce choke win of his own last ...