Dustin Poirier believes Ilia Topuria has the skills to beat Islam Makhachev – but maybe not the size. 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,
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 rather move up a division to challenge lightweight champ Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC). After dethroning Volkanovski to become featherweight champion at UFC 298,
While questions remain about what the next UFC lightweight and featherweight title fights will be, it’s a no-brainer for Joe Rogan. During a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, the popular UFC commentator left no doubt about what he’d like to see: Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria moving up to lightweight to challenge Islam
Michael Bisping likes Ilia Topuria’s chances against fellow UFC champion Islam Makhachev. UFC featherweight champion Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) wants to move up to challenge lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC), who’s currently the promotion’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter. Both fighters have recently produced dominant results over their division, and Bisping would love
Daniel Cormier warns UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev of a potential middleweight move. Since he won’t fight UFC welterweight champ Belal Muhammad, Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is willing to jump two weight classes just to fulfill his goal of becoming UFC dual-champion. Cormier thinks Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is often underestimated, despite
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 308 in October. After becoming the first to finish Holloway with strikes, Topuria welcomed a rematch with Alexander Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3
Chael Sonnen believes the true reason UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been talking about chasing a second title in a higher weight class has nothing to do with accolades or building a legacy. Soon after defeating short-notice opponent Renato Moicano in the first round at UFC 311, Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) said he would
