Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria

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.
‘He’s knocking them out’ – UFC star says size won’t matter for Ilia Topuria as title decision paves way for Islam Makhachev fight
Ilia Topuria has the ability to get past Islam Makhachev and rule his lightweight division. The Spaniard vacated his featherweight title in the hopes of moving up a division and fighting
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, 16-1 UFC), but Makhachev doesn’t appear to be interested.
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 February 2024. Ilia Topuria then spectacularly defended it by putting Max Holloway to sleep at UFC 308 in October.
Belal Muhammad Won't Fight Islam Makhachev, Teases Move To UFC's 'Easiest Weight Class'
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad says he may move up to middleweight, and said that the UFC's 185-pound division is the "easiest weight class".
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,
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 claims Islam Makhachev is 'afraid' of champ vs. champ UFC fight
Discussions have become tense between UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev and UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria regarding a possible mega superfight (champ vs. champ). With two champions from different divisions fighting one another such a rarity,
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.
Timeline On Rumored Islam Makhachev Vs. Ilia Topuria UFC Super-Fight Revealed
A new report may have revealed when fans can expect a long-rumored Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight to take
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Rizvan Magomedov Suggests Ilia Topuria Must Prove Worthiness For Title Shot Against Islam Makhachev
Rizvan Magomedov insists Ilia Topuria must prove himself worthy before earning a title shot against Islam Makhachev.
Justin Gaethje likes chances to beat Islam Makhachev better than he did Khabib Nurmagomedov
Justin Gaethje hopes he gets the opportunity to challenge UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 ...
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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 ...
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UFC’s 7–0 Prospect Brands Khabib Nurmagomedov, Khamzat Chimaev, and Islam Makhachev as MMA’s Top 3 Wrestlers
UFC's rising new prospect with an undefeated record names Islam Khamzat and Khabib Nurmagomeov as the best wrestlers in the ...
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Makhachev’s dream
Makhachev is on the hunt for glory! 🥇 Can he become a 3-division champ? 🤔 Dricus has his doubts! 💥 . . . . . #Makhachev ...
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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 ...