Islam Makhachev, UFC and Ilia Topuria

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's Paddy Pimblett shares interesting stance on Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria
UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett has dismissed the notion of a superfight between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev.
'I Hope Ilia Goes Up To Lightweight': UFC Commentator Joe Rogan Thinks Ilia Topuria Should Face Islam Makhachev In His Next Bout
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has made his thoughts clear on the future of the UFC's featherweight and lightweight divisions. Rogan is rooting for featherweight champion Ilia Topuria to move up to lightweight and challenge Islam Makhachev for the title.
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.
Ilia Topuria eyes UFC superfight with No. 1 pound-for-pound Islam Makhachev
UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria wants the biggest fights possible, even if that means fighting champions outside of his natural weight class.
Paddy Pimblett Drops Surprising Reason Why Ilia Topuria Might Not Get The Islam Makhachev Fight
Paddy Pimblett reveals a surprising reason why Ilia Topuria might not land a fight against Islam Makhachev, sparking MMA debate.
Paddy Pimblett doubts Ilia Topuria gets immediate shot against Islam Makhachev: ‘He’s not McGregor’
Paddy Pimblett disagrees with UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria jumping the line at lightweight. A lot of talk has been made about Topuria targeting lightweight champion Islam Makhachev to manufacture a superfight between UFC titleholders with a combined 43-1 record.
Joe Rogan Eager to See Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria: “Let’s go!”
J oe Rogan is strongly interested in witnessing Islam Makhachev collide against Ilia Topuria at lightweight. The only thing that’s preventing that match-up from materializing is
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Jorge Masvidal names the man who could dethrone Ilia Topuria as UFC featherweight champion
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is fresh off of beating BMF titleholder Max Holloway in his first title defense at UFC 308. But as he looks ahead to what’s next for his title reign, another ...
UFC 312: Aleksandre Topuria froze his career to lead brother, Ilia, to UFC gold and now chases his own glory
Aleksandre makes his UFC debut against a teammate of former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, whom Ilia beat ...
Ilia Topuria's brother Aleksandre impresses with debut victory at UFC 312
Aleksandre Topuria, brother of Ilia, made his UFC debut against fellow promotional newcomer Colby Thicknesse at UFC 312.
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‘I hope he has thick skin’… Ilia Topuria’s brother told to brace himself for comparisons after successful UFC debut
Aleksandre Topuria, who is the older sibling, has a lot of expectations on his shoulders because he was signed based on ...
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"Probably bulking for 155", "Makhachev vs. Topuria will happen"- Fans react as Ilia Topuria drops new sparring footage ahead of potential UFC return
Reigning UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has dropped new sparring footage on X ahead of his potential return.
How UFC 312's Aleksandre Topuria put his career on hold to help brother Ilia
Aleksandre Topuria wanted to focus on helping his brother, Ilia Topuria, become champion before pursuing his own UFC career.
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UFC Veteran Chimes In With Surprising Take On Potential Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev Fight
However, it seems as if a looming threat in the name of Ilia Topuria is lurking in the shadows. While ‘El Matador’ has vowed to dethrone the lightweight champion, a UFC veteran thinks that it ...
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