Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett

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.
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.
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. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is open to defending his belt in a rematch against Alexander Volkanovski next but would rathe
Joe Rogan Pushes for Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev at Lightweight
Ilia Topuria has made it clear that he is open to testing himself at lightweight, and now he has Joe Rogan in his corner. During his UFC 312 Fight Companion podcast, Rogan didn’t hold back in calling for a fight between Topuria and reigning 155-pound champion Islam Makhachev.
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Joe Rogan Decides Ilia Topuria’s Future as Alexander Volkanovski & UFC Lightweight Put on Alert
Joe Rogan has made his stance clear on Ilia Topuria's next move, and if it were up to him, the UFC featherweight champion ...
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Aleksandre Topuria's Relationship With Ilia Topuria: What to Know Before His UFC 312 Debut
Aleksandre Topuria, the older brother of UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria , is set to make his highly anticipated ...
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Ilia Topuria eyes UFC superfight with No. 1 pound-for-pound Islam Makhachev
UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria wants ... weight class. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC), fresh off a successful first title defense against Max Holloway at UFC 308, told UFC ...
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UFC 312: Aleksandre Topuria froze his career to lead brother, Ilia, to UFC gold and now chases his own glory
Aleksandre Topuria gave up nearly nine combined years of his fighting career to help mold his brother into a superstar. Now it's his turn at the wheel. UFC featherweight champion Ilia ...
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Ilia Topuria's rematch against Alexander Volkanovski set for UFC 314
It should be remembered that Topuria defeated Volkanovski at UFC 298 in Anaheim in February 2024. It was then that he finally lifted the featherweight belt to the sky. Months later, at UFC 308 ...
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Ilia Topuria's brother Aleksandre to face Alexander Volkanovski teammate at UFC 312
Feb 17, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Ilia Topuria moves in with a hit against Alexander Volkanovski during UFC 298 at Honda Center. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images A training partner of former ...
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UFC Veteran Chimes In With Surprising Take On Potential Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev Fight
However, it seems as if a looming threat in the name of Ilia Topuria is lurking in the shadows. While ‘El Matador’ has vowed to dethrone the lightweight champion, a UFC veteran thinks that it ...
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Dan Hooker reveals alleged reason why Ilia Topuria turned down UFC 313 fight against Alexander Volkanovski
Ilia Topuria's prospective move to lightweight appears to be on hold for the time being. During an interview with El Partidazo de COPE in December, the featherweight champion shared his interest ...
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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 a stunning knockout of Max Holloway to retain his belt at UFC ...
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Alexander Volkanovski reacts to ‘cool’ reunion with Ilia Topuria at UFC 312
master coaches like Joe [Lopez] and [Ilia’s] coaches…” Volkanovski and Topuria faced off after Topuria knocked out Max Holloway after UFC 308 in October. Talks of a rematch immediately ...
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Joe Rogan urges Dana White to 'make big fight' and ignore unwritten UFC rule
Joe Rogan isn't concerned about the one title defense of UFC featherweight champ Ilia Topuria has, still wanting him to fight ...
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Alexander Volkanovski not surprised with UFC champ Ilia Topuria's 'cocky' rematch prediction
Alexander Volkanovski wants nothing more than to run things back with Ilia ... Topuria by knockout at UFC 298 last February. Topuria has since knocked out Max Holloway to retain his belt at ...