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Ilia Topuria was brought to tears during gruesome weight cut for first UFC title fight, new footage indicates

Ilia Topuria's struggle to make the limit of featherweight has been documented in his new film 'Matador'. The undefeated world champion handed over his belt to go to lightweight earlier this month and told Dana White that he found it too difficult to make the cut. Many fans have questioned the excuse and the feeling […]

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Justin Gaethje explains why he could steal lightweight title shot from Ilia Topuria with a win at UFC 313

Justin Gaethje believes that with a victory at the UFC 313 Co-Main event he could get himself a chance on the lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev. Earlier this week the UFC world was sent in unrest when Hooker announced that he was from his UFC 313 Co-Main event against Justin Gaethje. The fight was emphasized as

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UFC icon says Ilia Topuria must beat one of two MMA superstars if he wants Islam Makhachev fight

Ilia Topuria follows Islam Makhachev down, with the hope of beating the Russian to claim the UFC light weight title. However, not everyone believes that the Spanish georgian should go directly into a title fight in his new division. Instead, a UFC legend is that he must first prove that he has the minerals to

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Khabib Nurmagomedov told he’s wrong about Ilia Topuria by UFC Hall of Famer: ‘Different scenario’

Although Khabib Nurmagomedov is not convinced that Ilia Topuria deserves a chance at Islam Makhachev, a UFC legend is certain. Since his arrival in the world's most important mixed promotion of martial arts, 'El Matador' has nothing less than sparkling. After having eliminated Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, the Power Puncher is now ready for

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‘Let him cook’…Fans go wild over Islam Makhachev’s cryptic message potentially referring to Ilia Topuria fight

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev posted a mysterious message on social media that, according to fans, was an indirect reference to Ilia Topuria. Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria may be on an inevitable collision course after Topuria had left the featherweight belt for a full -time movement to lightweight. Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes will

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Ilia Topuria warned of ‘the downfall of his career’ by Paddy Pimblett amid bitter feud

UFC fans finally see the resort between Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria now that 'El Matador' has gone to light. The trash has already started. Topuria left its featherweight throne earlier this month. With every hope he will face Islam Makhachev for the lightweight crown. In the meantime, Pimblett is getting closer to title conflicts.

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Dustin Poirier believes Ilia Topuria deserves immediate lightweight title shot following UFC title vacation

Dustin Poirier is getting closer to the last fight of his incredible 14-year-old UFC career who has seen him experienced experienced monumental highlights and lows. After his failed title challenge against Islam Makhachev on UFC 302 last June, Poirier revealed that he probably only has one fight in his career. Since then, Poirier has been

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Dana White reacts to rumor UFC will no longer allow double champions after Ilia Topuria vacated his title

UFC CEO Dana White would like to release the air from recent discussions about UFC Double Champions. Featherweight Challenger Diego Lopes broke the news that UFC Double Camps will become a rarity, in which it is explained that the UFC told all willing champions that they should leave their titles if they want to challenge

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‘You fight when we tell you to fight’… Dan Hooker shares theory on Ilia Topuria giving up featherweight title

The UFC world received a shock earlier this week when Dana White made an enormous announcement with regard to the Featherweight division. After the Blockbuster victory of Topuria on Max Holloway at UFC 308 in October in October, 'El Matador' had a spontaneous face-off with former enemy, Alexander Volkanovski, which suggests a rematch between the

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‘Let’s get the facts straight’… Ilia Topuria’s manager hits back at Islam Makhachev’s team for denying title fight

The feud between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev seems to have exercised beyond the hunters, because both managers are now involved in the beef. Since Ilia Topuria has recorded the UFC -Fedweight title, he has openly talked about his desire to fight against Islam Makhachev. This resulted in a constant online feud between the two,

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Islam Makhachev’s manager contradicts coach’s endorsement of potential Ilia Topuria super fight

Members of the inner circle of Islam Makhachev have different views of the lightweight champion, after which Ilia Topuria is confronted. UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria now share the same weight class after Topuria has announced his relocation a division. But the path from Topuria to an immediate title shot may not

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