UFC, Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev's Coach Reveals Top Choice for UFC Lightweight Champion's Next Fight, Overlooks Ilia Topuria as Contender
Following this weekend's lightweight shake-up at UFC 313, Islam Makhachev's coach is focusing on a different rival than Ilia Topuria.
‘You won’t believe it,’ Top 3 UFC fights for Ilia Topuria outside of Islam Makhachev
Ilia Topuria versus??? That's what everybody is wondering following the undefeated champion's mysterious message on Thursday. In pursuit of a second belt at lightweight, Topuria relinquished the UFC featherweight title last month,
Paddy Pimblett says Ilia Topuria doesn’t deserve UFC title shot against Islam Makhachev
Paddy Pimblett thinks Ilia Topuria ran from the UFC featherweight division due to rising contenders and a healthy Alex Volkanovski.
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 fight with “another featherweight” in Topuria doesn’t interest him, and his manager Rizvan Magomedov wants to see “El Matador” in a title eliminator.
Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: UFC Fight Odds & Prediction
Makhachev is the bigger fighter and cut significant weight to make the 155-pound limit. Topuria will also cut weight to make 155, but he will have a much easier process. Size matters much more in the UFC than in boxing, as the sport’s wrestling component is massive.
Ilia Topuria admits Islam Makhachev is a "tough fighter" but not enough to make him doubt a KO or submission win: "I don't see anything special"
In fact, Topuria is still holding on to the belief that he can either knock out or submit Makhachev, despite the significant difference in size between the pair. He sees nothing in Makhachev that separates him from the rest of the UFC roster, and he aims to prove that once he secures the matchup.
UFC Veteran Agrees with Islam Makhachev on Ilia Topuria: “He’s Got a Great Point”
A UFC veteran backs Islam Makhachev’s take on Ilia Topuria, agreeing with his assessment: “He’s got a great point.”
Ilia Topuria Teases ‘Unthinkable’ UFC Announcement, Fueling High Hopes for Islam Makhachev Showdown
Ilia Topuria has teased a massive announcement imminently, with fans speculating he's landed a UFC super fight with Islam Makhachev.
Ilia Topuria's manager 'confident' Islam Makhachev will accept superfight next: 'It's on them'
Ireland's McGregor is still the biggest star MMA has known, and the support of his home country helped vault him to superstardom early in his UFC run. Holding roots in Georgia and Spain, Topuria has been touted as the most likely talent to get close to a McGregor-type appeal as an international MMA star.
As UFC 314 Gets Hyped, Ilia Topuria Lands a Brutal Insult on Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria
Ilia Topuria may left the featherweight division, perhaps for good, but he still has all the bragging rights in the world. The post As UFC 314 Gets Hyped, Ilia Topuria Lands a Brutal Insult on Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Ilia Topuria Rips Into Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes Before UFC 314
Topuria already has a stunning knockout win over Volkanovski — a victory that earned him the UFC featherweight title, which he defended against Max Holloway, whom he also defeat
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Islam Makhachev’s ‘ideal’ next opponent named by coach as Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria vie for title fight
Ilia Topuria has been pushing for the fight with Islam Makhachev since winning the featherweight title and defending last ...
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Dana White sheds light on the process that will decide Islam Makhachev's next fight, gives cryptic answer to Ilia Topuria rumor
Dana White recently opened up about Islam Makhachev's future, which was followed by his take on a potential Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria matchup.
‘You’re stupid’ – Paddy Pimblett rips into Ilia Topuria with Conor McGregor comparison when predicting UFC future
Unbeaten UFC star Ilia Topuria has been branded as ‘stupid’ by rival Paddy Pimblett over his decision in moving up a division ...
“You won't believe it”: Ilia Topuria’s cryptic social media post hints at huge mystery announcement
Ilia Topuria, after vacating his featherweight title following a successful defense at UFC 308, hinted on social media that ...