Islam Makhachev’s coach reveals what Ilia Topuria must do to get UFC super fight: ‘Now people will look at him like he’s a lightweight’
Could we be seeing Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria one day? Coach Javier Mendez reveals what it would take to make the fight a reality.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to UFC champ Ilia Topuria's planned move to lightweight
Khabib Nurmagomedov would like to see UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria earn his title shot at lightweight if he moves up.
Islam Makhachev's Coach Reveals Plans for Potential Fight vs. Ilia Topuria
Javier Mendez, head coach of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, has shut down growing speculation about a fight between Makhachev and featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria.
‘It’s not fair’… Khabib Nurmagomedov weighs in on Ilia Topuria’s plan to fight for the lightweight title
Khabib Nurmagomedov has shut down Ilia Topuria's plans of fighting Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title stating he needs one win in the division first.
Islam Makhachev's coach: Beating Charles Oliveira would make Ilia Topuria a true lightweight
Javier Mendez is not interested in UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev fighting Ilia Topuria – for now. Featherweight champion Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) teased a move up to 155 pounds and expressed interest in a potential fight with Charles
Khabib Nurmagomedov Doesn't Like Belal Muhammad vs. Islam Makhachev Super Fight, Roots For Ilia Topuria Against Charles Oliveira And Urges 3 Vets To Retire
Khabib Nurmagomedov is not keen on Islam Makhachev fighting Belal Muhammad for double champ status “The Eagle” backs Ilia Topuria to defeat Charles Oliveira The former lightweight champ wants three old school lightweights to retire Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t like the idea of a Belal Muhammad vs.
Khabib Nurmagomedov: 'My heart is not OK' with Islam Makhachev fighting Belal Muhammad
UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov would rather not see UFC champions Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad fight each other. UFC lightweight champ Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) is eager to move up to welterweight to chase dual-champ status,
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Ilia Topuria shoots down rumored fight against Conor McGregor: “I’m not interested in fighting a rapist”
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has no interest in meeting fellow star Conor McGregor inside the octagon.
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Ilia Topuria Shoots Down Conor McGregor Fight Speculation, Label Him A ‘Ra**st’
Ilia Topuria shuts down Conor McGregor fight rumors, calling him a ‘ra**st’ and refusing to entertain the controversial ...
Sean Woodson: I'm a bad matchup for champ Ilia Topuria after UFC Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – Sean Woodson has but one setback in his MMA career, and it came long enough ago that he’s seen some UFC careers ...
Best of UFC in 2024: Ilia Topuria edges out Alex Pereira for Fighter of the Year with two excellent wins
When it comes to debating the finalists for MMA fighter of the year, 2024 turned out to be as contentious as any final pairing since Jorge Masvidal edged out Israel Adesanya in 2019.  On one side, you ...
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Ilia Topuria’s Coach Reveals Move To Lightweight, Targets Charles Oliveira Or Dustin Poirier For May Return
Even before winning the featherweight title, Ilia Topuria had plans to move up to the lightweight division in pursuit of ...
Michael Bisping compares Ilia Topuria's desire to move up to lightweight to Conor McGregor
Michael Bisping sees similarities in Ilia Topuria and Conor McGregor's paths in the UFC. UFC featherweight champion Topuria ...
Dana White And UFC Must Step In To Regulate Ilia Topuria Situation
Ilia Topuria doesn't want to fight at featherweight any more, but he doesn't want to vacate. It's time Dana White and the UFC ...
Ilia Topuria confirms he’s staying featherweight champion for now
Ilia Topuria has a message, and it’s loud and clear: the featherweight crown isn’t up for grabs anytime soon. Earlier this ...