Islam Makhachev Champion

Ilia Topuria, Islam Makhachev

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.

Total Pro Sports · 2h

Islam Makhachev Shuts Down Ilia Topuria Fight Talks: ‘I’m Not Going To Give Him A Chance’

🚨 Islam Makhachev says he does NOT want to fight Ilia Topuria right away “I'm not going to give him a chance right away, he didn't do all the work he had to do in his weight class. There are contenders who he must defeat, let him earn a chance, and we will fight” via @MatchTV pic.twitter.com/wNt11t7UMI

Sports Illustrated · 23h

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.

MMA Junkie on MSN · 1d

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. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is open to defending his belt in a rematch against Alexander Volkanovski next but would rathe

bjpenn · 1d

Paddy Pimblett doubts Ilia Topuria fights Islam Makhachev during International Fight Week: ‘He’s not Conor McGregor’

Paddy Pimblett doesn't think Ilia Topuria will get a crack at Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title during International Fight Week.

Total Pro Sports · 1d

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.

Hosted on MSN · 5d

Michael Bisping won't rule out Ilia Topuria's chances vs. Islam Makhachev: 'He's knocking out everybody'

Michael Bisping likes Ilia Topuria's chances against fellow UFC champion Islam Makhachev. UFC featherweight champion Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) wants to move up to challenge lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA,

SB Nation on MSN · 1d

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.

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Sean Strickland warns 'good dude' Islam Makhachev against middleweight move

That had Makhachev contemplating jumping up to 185 pounds, which middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis cautioned him about ...

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‘I’m the king’… Khamzat Chimaev reacts to Islam Makhachev teasing move to middleweight

Makhachev snapped his longtime friend and mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘s lightweight title defense record with his win over Moicano. Nurmagomedov, a UFC Hall of Famer, never fought for a second ...

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Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev Gives Ideal Return Timeline After UFC 311

“In my division I finish all my job… Dana I’m waiting, just call me," Makhachev said. Given Makhachev's response toward UFC boss Dana White, the champion wants to remain active this year.