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
Topuria’s head coach revealed that the main motivation behind a lightweight move is the weight cut. However, Mendez says Makhachev might walk around even lighter than Topuria. Makhachev’s next title defense comes in a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan in the UFC 311 headliner on Jan. 18.
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.
Ilia Topuria’s coach explains why champion is moving to lightweight as he eyes two big-name opponents
Illa Topuria’s coach has confirmed his move to lightweight. The UFC featherweight champion has established himself as one of the pound-for-pound best by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway in 2024.
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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"He's a firecracker" - T.J. Dillashaw breaks down how he would fight "best fighter in the UFC" Ilia Topuria in a hypothetical clash
Ilia Topuria was recently discussed by a former champion in the promotion who got into the finer details of how a conceptual ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Sean Woodson Declares Himself ‘Bad Matchup’ for ‘Small’ Ilia Topuria After First Round KO Victory at UFC Tampa
UFC featherweight brands champion Ilia Topuria too small for him after a jaw-dropping win over Fernando Padilla at UFC Tampa.