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Ilia Topuria prefers Islam Makhachev superfight next

Islam Makhachev or Alexander Volkanovski? UFC champ Ilia Topuria details next fight options

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria sees two viable options for his next fight. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is coming off a stunning knockout of Max Holloway to retain his belt at UFC 308 in October.

Sports Illustrated · 5h

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.

MMA News · 7h

Ilia Topuria Explains Why He Prefers Islam Makhachev Superfight Over UFC Title Defense

Ilia Topuria is eager to secure a fight with UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev, believing that a victory would solidify his status as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

Bloody Elbow · 17h

‘Stop wasting time’… Alexander Volkanovski responds to Ilia Topuria wanting to fight Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria has once again stated his desire to fight Islam Makhachev next which hasn't sat well with Alexander Volkanovski who is hopeful of a rematch.

Yahoo! Sports · 8h

UFC champ Ilia Topuria details why Movsar Evloev isn't a worthy title challenger

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria insists Movsar Evloev is not a worthy title challenger. Evloev (19-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) remained unbeaten when he outgrappled former champ Aljamain Sterling at UFC 310.

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Yahoo! Sports · 3h

Daniel Cormier: Dricus Du Plessis middleweight fight much harder than Islam Makhachev thinks

Daniel Cormier warns UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev of a potential middleweight move. Since he won't fight UFC welterweight champ Belal Muhammad, Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is willing to jump two weight classes just to fulfill his goal of

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

UFC 312: Sean Strickland Recalls 'Most Challenging' Moment in First Fight With Dricus Du Plessis

Ahead of UFC 312, former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland looks back at a pivotal moment from his first title fight with Dricus Du Plessis.

MMA Junkie · 23h

Dricus Du Plessis vows to prove he 'wasn't gifted a belt' in UFC 312 rematch vs. Sean Strickland

Dricus Du Plessis wonders what the “stupid fans” will say when he beats Sean Strickland with no controversy at UFC 312.

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Chael Sonnen: Islam Makhachev's desire to change weight classes isn't about UFC second title

Chael Sonnen believes the true reason UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been talking about chasing a second title ...

MMA News15h

Chael Sonnen Warns UFC: Move Islam Makhachev To 170 Or Watch Him ‘Retire Like Khabib Did’

Former fighter-turned-analyst Chael Sonnen thinks the UFC has a big decision to make regarding lightweight kingpin Islam ...

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Khabib Nurmagomedov praises Islam Makhachev for UFC belt donation with three-word reaction

UFC lightweight king Islam Makhachev recently donated his gold strap and golden fight gloves to the Dagestan Sports Museum, ...

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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Sets UFC Lightweight Title Defense Record

Following UFC 311, Islam Makhachev stands alone with the most UFC lightweight title fight wins. Next up is Anderson Silva's ...

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Joe Rogan Explains the Controversial Moment Between Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano at UFC 311

Joe Rogan clears up the debate surrounding the UFC 311 fight between Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano, shedding light on a key moment.

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Video: Is now perfect timing for Islam Makhachev to leave UFC lightweight division?

Makhachev became the UFC record holder for lightweight title defenses this past weekend at UFC 311 after he submitted Renato ...

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Dricus Du Plessis’ ultimate UFC goal includes taking Alex Pereira’s belt and Islam Makhachev’s ranking

The middleweight champion hasn’t lost inside the octagon yet, and rematches Sean Strickland on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 312. He has always been one of the most famously motivated ...

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