Islam Makhachev's manager: Ilia Topuria needs 'to prove he's legit' at lightweight before title shot
Topuria vacated his UFC featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) previously said he’s not interested in fighting another 145-pounder in Topuria, and his manager agrees.
‘He’s knocking them out’ – UFC star says size won’t matter for Ilia Topuria as title decision paves way for Islam Makhachev fight
Ilia Topuria has the ability to get past Islam Makhachev and rule his lightweight division. The Spaniard vacated his featherweight title in the hopes of moving up a division and fighting
According to a report by Ariel Helwani, it appears as though a super fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria could be targeted to headline one of the UFC's premier annual pay-per-view cards.
Islam Makhachev isn’t in a position to disclose what the UFC and Dana White have planned for his next fight just yet.
Justin Gaethje hopes he gets the opportunity to challenge UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 ...
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At 22-years-old, Kade Ruotolo made the big decision to transition to MMA last year where he picked up back-to-back wins and first-round finishes. He even secured a D’Arce choke win of his own last ...
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