Chael Sonnen: Ilia Topuria won't get UFC champion Islam Makhachev without beating a top lightweight first
Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) vacated his featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Makhachev previously stated that a fight with “another featherweight” in Topuria doesn’t interest him, and his manager Rizvan Magomedov wants to see “El Matador” in a title eliminator.
Having won the belt from the legendary Alexander Volkanovski and defended against another all-time great in Max Holloway, Topuria’s credentials at 145lb are unquestionable. And in newly-released ...
Makhachev is the bigger fighter and cut significant weight to make the 155-pound limit. Topuria will also cut weight to make ...
Youssef Zalal opponent believes Ilia Topuria could enter GOAT discussions if he defeats Islam Makhachev in a potential UFC lightweight showdown.
Ilia Topuria is chasing down Islam Makhachev, with the hopes of defeating the Russian to claim the UFC lightweight title. However, not everyone believes the Spanish-Georgian ought to go straight into ...
Michael Chandler returns against Paddy Pimblett and Bellator legend Patricio Pitbull makes his UFC debut against Yair ...
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Alexander Volkanovski can become UFC featherweight champion again without avenging his loss to Ilia Topuria. UFC CEO Dana ...
While Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t convinced Ilia Topuria deserves a shot at Islam Makhachev, a UFC legend most certainly is. Since his arrival in the world’s premier mixed martial arts promotion, ‘El ...
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