Ilia Topuria, Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier

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.
Dustin Poirier On Ilia Topuria’s Lightweight Hopes: ‘I Think Islam Is Too Much, But…’
Dustin Poirier is intrigued by a potential showdown between UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria and lightweight kingpin Islam Makhachev. The 145-pound titleholder has expressed interest in moving up to challenge Makhachev,
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.
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 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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev Gives Ideal Return Timeline After UFC 311
Given Makhachev's response toward UFC boss Dana White, the champion wants to remain active ... Jan 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Islam Makhachev (red gloves) fights Renato Moicano ...
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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 ...