Why Chael Sonnen considers it 'a real insult' to ask Islam Makhachev to fight Ilia Topuria
Chael Sonnen doesn’t think it’s fair to put UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in the same predicament again.
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UFC Presenter Cites Ilia Topuria As The Next Big Thing Of UFC For THIS Reason
Ilia Topuria has been on the rise in recent times. After knocking out Alexander Volkanovski to win the title, Topuria had yet another incredible bout. Facing off against the likes of Max Holloway ...
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Has Ilia Topuria truly cemented his legacy in featherweight before moving up as he claims? Former UFC double champ weighs in on the burning question
A former UFC two-division champion recently weighed in on Ilia Topuria’s assertion that he had solidified his legacy in the featherweight division before moving up a weight class. On Wednesday ...
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‘Highly unusual’… UFC legend slams Ilia Topuria for chasing Islam Makhachev fight
An MMA icon has had enough of Ilia Topuria campaigning to take on Islam Makhachev. Since knocking out Max Holloway, the Spanish-Georgian has desperately tried to goad the Russian into a fight.
UFC Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings: Magomed Ankalaev makes his debut after finally earning title
The native of Dagestan unseated one of the most popular fighters in the sport at the top of the light heavyweight division ...
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‘You won’t believe it,’ Top 3 UFC fights for Ilia Topuria outside of Islam Makhachev
"When we announce it, you won't believe it. Get ready," Topuria wrote on 'X'. When we announce it, you won't believe it. Get ready. — Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) March 6, 2025 What announcement ...
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Ilia Topuria Continue His Rant On Islam Makhachev Claiming The Lightweight Champion Is ‘Afraid’ To Fight Him
Ilia Topuria is keeping the pressure on Islam Makhachev. Aiming to attain a double champion status, Topuria wants to move up in weight and fight Islam Makhachev. However, Makhachev has downplayed ...
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Ilia Topuria vacates featherweight title, Volkanovski-Lopes set for vacant title clash
UFC featherweight champ Ilia Topuria is on his way to the lightweight division, and the door is open for a former champ to reclaim his throne. Feb 17, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Ilia Topuria ...
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Ilia Topuria's lightweight jump is the stuff MMA legends are made of — if he can pull it off
Farewell, UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. Hello, UFC lightweight contender Ilia Topuria. This was the gist of UFC CEO Dana White’s announcement via Instagram Live on Wednesday night.
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Paddy Pimblett claims Ilia Topuria ‘running’ from Alexander Volkanovski for key reason
Paddy Pimblett 'can't believe' his rival Ilia Topuria vacated the UFC title. Divisions apart no more with champion Topuria leaving the featherweight division behind, along with any chance for a ...
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Ilia Topuria Vacates Featherweight Title, New Title Fight Set For UFC 314
Based in Rochester, England, Simon Head is a veteran sports editor who has covered sports for national and international outlets since 2000, and is one of the longest-tenured MMA journalists in ...
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Chael Sonnen gives honest take on Ilia Topuria’s next opponent, and it’s not Islam Makhachev: "The battle is for Ilia"
As revealed by UFC CEO Dana White, Topuria has chosen to vacate his featherweight ... And the battle is for Ilia. Charles is not likely to go right in a title fight against Islam.