Ilia Topuria, Islam Makhachev and UFC

Dustin Poirier torn on Ilia Topuria's chances in potential Islam Makhachev superfight
Dustin Poirier believes Ilia Topuria has the skills to beat Islam Makhachev – but maybe not the size. 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,
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.
Ex-UFC champ shares no-holds-barred opinion on Ilia Topuria's chances against Islam Makhachev in potential fight: "That’s an incredible fight"
Dustin Poirier acknowledged Topuria’s knockout ability across multiple divisions but sees Islam Makhachev as a significant challenge for the Spaniard. Makhachev possesses elite wrestling and size advantage, which could pose problems for Topuria. Previwing the fight in a recent interview with 'The Schmo', Porier said:
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.
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.
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.
Michael Bisping won't rule out Ilia Topuria's chances vs. Islam Makhachev: 'He's knocking out everybody'
UFC featherweight champion Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) wants to move up to challenge lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC), who’s currently the promotion’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter.
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 ...
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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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Islam Makhachev Can Be Three-Weight UFC Champion, Says Coach
Based in Rochester, England, Simon Head is a veteran sports editor who has been covering sport for national and international outlets since 2000, and is one of the longest-tenured MMA journalists ...
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Ex-UFC champion shares honest take on Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev’s grappling, weighs in on Dagestani becoming a future three division champ
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev recently claimed that he has what it takes to become the first three-division champion in UFC history. Fresh off a record-breaking fourth title ...
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Islam Makhachev vs Renato Moicano UFC 311 result: Champion breaks all-time record with first round stoppage
Makhachev was looking to make history by making the most lightweight title defences in UFC ... in to face Islam Makhachev for the title will be Renato Moicano. He weighed in on championship ...
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“Middleweight Division is Exciting” UFC Champ Dricus Du Plessis Puts the Brakes on Islam Makhachev Fight for Now
UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis looks tired of explaining why the Islam Makahchev fight simply doesn't work.