UFC star Ilia Topuria says he can knock out Islam Makhachev

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.
Islam Makhachev accuses Ilia Topuria of being too fat for featherweight as he opens up on UFC champion showdown
Islam Makhachev takes aim at fellow UFC champion Ilia Topuria, accusing ‘El Matador’ of being too fat to make featherweight amid weight issues.
Islam Makhachev boasts himself as future three weight UFC champion: ‘If anyone has it, it’s me’
Makhachev, the current undisputed lightweight champion and pound-for-pound number one ranked fighter in the UFC, has been linked heavily in recent weeks with a super fight against unbeaten featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria — in a bid to defend his belt for another record-setting fifth time.
Dana White reacts to UFC champion Islam Makhachev contemplating middleweight move
Dana White isn’t sure about UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev jumping two weight classes. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is eager to become a two-weight UFC champion, but standing in the way of his goal is his good friend and training partner, welterweight champion Belal Muhammad.
Ilia Topuria Details Reasons Why He Must Be Fighting Islam Makhachev At Lightweight
Ilia Topuria explains why he deserves a shot at Islam Makhachev in the lightweight division, making his case for the high-stakes fight.
UFC CEO Dana White Teases Massive Fight Announcement, Islam Makhachev's Reaction Hints That Fight With Ilia Topuria is Imminent
UFC CEO Dana White is set to announce a big-money fight soon and there are reasons that support that the teased contest will include UFC Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
'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.
Islam Makhachev drops update on next fight, teases 'offer' from Dana White & UFC
Islam Makhachev isn’t in a position to disclose what the UFC and Dana White have planned for his next fight just yet.
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Islam Makhachev Betting Favorite To End 2025 As UFC Lightweight Champ
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 21: Islam Makhachev of Russia reacts after his knockout ... [+] victory against Alexander Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC lightweight championship ...
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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev to defend title against Renato Moicano in main event after Arman Tsarukyan injury
Arman Tsarukyan's nearly six-year journey to the UFC lightweight title will take a little longer. Tsarukyan suffered an injury two nights before challenging lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ...
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Islam Makhachev defeats Renato Moicano by first-round submission at UFC 311
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev made easy work of late-replacement opponent Renato Moicano, scoring a submission win via d’arce choke with 55 seconds left in the first round Saturday ...
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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Sets UFC Lightweight Title Defense Record
Heading into Saturday’s UFC 311 fight card, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was tied with three other fighters for the most title defenses in UFC lightweight history. Less than five ...
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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Wants to Move Up to Face Dricus Du Plessis Following Big Win
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Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2: How to watch, odds and more for UFC 311
Nearly five years after their first fight, Islam Makhachev ... Although Makhachev was already a proven title contender at that point, Tsarukyan was making his UFC debut, yet still managed to ...