Islam Makhachev Shuts Down Ilia Topuria Fight Talks

Dustin Poirier torn on Ilia Topuria's chances in potential Islam Makhachev superfight
UFC featherweight champion Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is eager to move up a weight class and challenge lightweight champ Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC). Makhachev is not interested in defending his title against another 145 pounder, but Topuria’s dominance has many thinking he has a solid shot – including Poirier.
UFC champion Ilia Topuria teases fight news amid rumors of bout against Islam Makhachev: “Maybe the next week”
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has revealed that fight news is on the way amid rumors of a bout with Islam Makhachev.
Ilia Topuria Envisions a Cataclysmic Encounter Against Islam Makhachev: ‘I’m Going to Whoop His A**’
Ilia Topuria is confident that he can finish Islam Makhachev on the feet or the mat in potential champion vs. champion superfight.
Paddy Pimblett: Ilia Topuria 'not that big of a star' to challenge Islam Makhachev
Paddy Pimblett dismisses UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria ’s star power.
UFC star Ilia Topuria says he can knock out Islam Makhachev: 'The only thing I need is one punch'
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria says that he can move up to the lightweight division and dethrone UFC's number-one pound-for-pound fighter with one well-timed connection with either of his fists.
'God will decide': Ilia Topuria envisions devastating scene in potential Islam Makhachev superfight
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is confident he would knock out lightweight champion Islam Makhachev because he believes a higher power has already determined it. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is coming off an incredible 2024 campaign.
Ilia Topuria Announces Big Fight News Coming Next Week Amid Islam Makhachev Rumors
Ilia Topuria teases major fight news coming next week, fueling speculation about a potential showdown with Islam Makhachev.
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Paddy Pimblett Challenges Ilia Topuria For Lightweight Fight, Believes Double-Champ Status Is Undeserved
Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev have been in super fight talks lately, though another lightweight has decided to call Ilia ...
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Belal Muhammad reveals how Islam Makhachev could chase welterweight ambitions despite their friendship: “I’m two fights away”
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been vocal about his intention to become a double champion. However, Belal Muhammad, with whom he shares a close relationship, is the welterweight champion ...
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Fans react hilariously as Islam Makhachev claims he could become a 3-division champ and calls out Dricus du Plessis for a middleweight fight
"Bro isn't even a 2-division champ lol," one fan said bluntly. Another fan shared the feeling that Islam Makhachev might be overreaching his bounds, adding, Stick to the easy route, my man.
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Former UFC Champ Reveals Dana White Questioned If He Was On Steroids Before Title Defense
Former UFC champ shares how Dana White questioned if he was on steroids before a title defense, sparking controversy in MMA.
Shara Magomedov thinks Islam Makhachev can be a double champ at lightweight and middleweight
Islam Makhachev left many scratching their heads with his bold claim on being able to move up to 185 pounds and win a title. Makhachev, who holds the UFC lightweight title, is regarded by many as the ...
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Islam Makhachev Betting Favorite To End 2025 As UFC Lightweight Champ
The lightweight champ left no question of his superiority ... ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 21: Islam Makhachev of Russia reacts after his knockout ... [+] victory against Alexander ...
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Islam Makhachev sensationally calls out Dricus Du Plessis in ‘triple champ’ plea after UFC 311
Islam Makhachev showed his championship mentality ... the greatest or something but right now I need to be double champ,” Makhachev said at the post-fight press conference.
Jorge Masvidal picks teammate as UFC champ Ilia Topuria's toughest featherweight fight
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria's dominance has him desiring a move up to lightweight. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is ...