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 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.
Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC), who has defended his lightweight title a division-record four times, said he won’t retire ...
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad says he may move up to middleweight, and said that the UFC's 185-pound division is ...
Khamzat Chimaev questions Islam Makhachev’s move to 185 lbs, suggesting that he should stick to 170 lbs instead.
Islam Makhachev isn’t in a position to disclose what the UFC and Dana White have planned for his next fight just yet.
Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez recently addressed Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title to move up to ...
Ilia Topuria is doing everything possible to sprint towards a UFC Lightweight title shot, but 155-pound kingpin Islam Makhachev isn’t so convinced. On Wednesday, news broke that Topuria was vacating ...
Justin Gaethje hopes he gets the opportunity to challenge UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 ...
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Bookies Bet On Makhachev Over Smaller TopuriaIslam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria odds released for their potential super fight at UFC 317 in Las Vegas, with the lightweight ...
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