UFC, Topuria and Islam Makhachev

‘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,
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.
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 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.
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 teases massive fight announcement is on the way: “You won’t believe it.”
Former UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has teased that a shocking fight announcement is on the way shortly.
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.
Aljamain Sterling Breaks Down Islam Makhachev’s Strengths and Ilia Topuria’s Advantages in the Fight
Aljamain Sterling has come up with a comprehensive list of the strengths both Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria possess.
Topuria will finish him.”: Fans React As Islam Makhachev Takes a Possible Shot at Ilia Topuria on Instagram
Ilia Topuria's knockout win over Max Holloway and move to lightweight leaves the featherweight title open. Alexander Volkanovski will face Diego Lopes
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
Manager details what's truly behind Ilia Topuria's move to lightweight
With a Volkanovski rematch on the table, as well as top contenders Diego Lopes and Movsar Evloev waiting for their featherweight shots, many questioned Topuria’s move. His manager, Malki Kawa, ...
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Ilia Topuria’s Manager Breaks Silence On His Lightweight Move
Ilia Topuria’s manager addresses speculation about his move to lightweight, revealing key details about the potential transition.
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Ilia Topuria stars in Marvel and Disney+ ad amidst big fight news tease
Following a star-making 2024 where he became the UFC featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria vacated the title last month to ...
Henry Cejudo: Justin Gaethje can push Ilia Topuria out of title picture with UFC 313 win
Gaethje knows UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is seeking new blood, and “The Highlight” is yet to fight him. Ilia ...
“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 ...
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Unbeaten featherweight plans to ‘chase down’ Ilia Topuria after shocking lightweight move
Topuria’s move to lightweight was originally expected to lead to an immediate title shot against Makhachev. But UFC CEO Dana White recently hinted that there are several options for Topuria’s next ...