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Ilia Topuria reveals Islam Makhachev promise he kept to the UFC in the aftermath of UFC 317 KO

Some were surprised not to hear Ilia Topuria mentioning his rivalry with Islam Makhachev after following the Dagestani on UFC 316. With Makhachev that Versling the lightweight title and strives for a dichotomy glory in the division above, a new Kingpin had to be crowned at 155 pounds. On June 28, Topuria Charles Oliveira stopped […]

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Islam Makhachev’s coach names Ilia Topuria’s toughest test at lightweight after UFC 317

New challenges are waiting for Ilia Topuria in the UFC Lightweight Division. It was a fast night in the office for the undefeated superstar of Spain, Ilia Topuria, when he conquered the empty lightweight title of Charles Oliveira on UFC 317. Topuria only needed a few minutes to eliminate Oliveira with Power shots, giving him

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Islam Makhachev ‘celebrates’ Ilia Topuria’s stunning title win at UFC 317 with a nod to Georgian star’s culture

Ilia Topuria's vacant lightweight profit on UFC 317 led to a unique reaction from Islam Makhachev. The return of UFC Superstar Ilia Topuria to the lightweight division could not have gone much better if he Charles Oliveira Cold in their UFC 317 Vacant Title Showdown. Topuria became the newest world champion of the UFC by

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Islam Makhachev’s coach names opponent that is a harder puzzle to solve than Ilia Topuria despite emphatic UFC 317 win

The former title of Islam Makhachev was won in a devastating way at UFC 317. A new lightweight champion was crowned when Ilia Topuria eliminated Charles Oliveira in the first round to stay unbeaten. While Topuria shared a face-off with Paddy Pimblett in the Octagon to set up a huge first title defense, there is

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Islam Makhachev throws shade at Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira fight at UFC 317

Islam Makhachev 'feels bad' for Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira for UFC 317. The Main Event of UFC 317 is coming as former champions Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira Vechten for the empty lightweight title of Islam Makhachev on Saturday. Topuria and Oliveira Headline this year the International Vecht Week of Las Vegas. No matter

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Islam Makhachev disagrees with Ilia Topuria on lightweight champ’s opponent after UFC 317… ‘He has to be next’

Islam Makhachev will look closely to see how things unfold in his NU formator Division when Ilia met Topuria Charles Oliveira on UFC 317 and afterwards. With Makhachev who leaves the lightweight title prior to a movement up to 170 pounds, Topuria and Oliveira will fight on UFC 317 to secure their place on the

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‘It’s not easy’… Islam Makhachev reveals worrying stumbling block that he’s encountered during welterweight move

The most important career decision of Islam Makhachev had led to enormous developments in two weight classes. After Jack della Maddalena Belal Muhammad defeated UFC 315 to win the Welterweight title, Makhachev moved a division and left its lightweight belt. The empty belt on 155 pounds will now be on the line in the main

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Islam Makhachev turns down Jack Della Maddalena’s Australia pitch after pleading with Dana White for ‘legendary’ booking

UFC Pound-For-Pound King Islam Makhachev wants to face Jack della Maddalena at a legacy-changing location. Islam Makhachev will leave the UFC Lightweight Championship this weekend when Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira are at UFC 317 collision this Saturday. Makhachev, who has not fought since he had announced Renato Moicano on UFC 311, almost immediately after

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Ilia Topuria sends Jack Della Maddalena advice on how to beat Islam Makhachev ahead of welterweight title defense

Ilia Topuria still has one eye on the opponent that many fans wanted to see him stand for the lightweight title. Instead of seeing fans one of the biggest fights of the year, Islam Makhachev left his title to proceed to the Welterweight division. After the main event of UFC 315, where Jack della Maddalena

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UFC fighter slams the promotion for ‘disrespecting’ Islam Makhachev’s teammate with UFC Baku card placement

One aspect of the debut event of the UFC in Baku has irritated an 11-Fight veteran. The UFC Octagon has been hit in Azerbaijan, where a 12-field card will take place in the Baku Crystal Hall on Saturday. Prior to Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree with Headlining UFC Baku, will compete for house favorite Rafael

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Ilia Topuria names a bigger fight than Islam Makhachev clash after claiming that people in Dagestan don’t care about him

Ilia Topuria still has one eye on the former lightweight champion after their paths did not cross. With Islam Makhachev who leaves its title of 155 pounds, Topuria will now be confronted with Charles Oliveira for the belt in the main event of UFC 317. While 'El Matador' is still taking on 'Do Bronx' a

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Islam Makhachev’s coach takes back controversial retirement claim, suggests new career timeline

Javier Mendez has been withdrawn after he suggests that Islam Makhachev could quickly retire. Earlier this week, the AKA founder shocked everyone by claiming that his Star student could retire after three more fights. Islam Makhachev replied by stating that he 'just starts' to close MMA. Now Javier Mendez has clarified his earlier comments after

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