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Forgotten UFC lightweight ready to return after almost losing his hip during three-year layoff

After almost three years away from the cage, Brad Riddell is ready to return to the UFC light weight. Riddell, a former teammate of Israel Adesanya and Dan hooker's at City Kickboxing in Auckland, was once on an attack of the 155-pound Ladder on MMA's largest stage. 'Quake' set his striking bravery on full display […]

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Ilia Topuria slams Arman Tsarukyan after top lightweight claims he’d ‘maul him’ in potential UFC title showdown

Bad Blow is brewing between UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and top candidate Arman Tsarukyan. Ilia Topuria rose to the pound-for-pound no. 1 of the UFC with a mean knockout from Charles Oliveira on UFC 317. Topuria became the newest in a major group of UFC elites to earn championships in multiple divisions. After switching

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Sean O’Malley’s coach picks the one lightweight with a chance of beating Ilia Topuria

According to the trainer of Sean O'Malley, there is a man who might avoid Ilia Topuria if he wants to guarantee a successful title defense next time. Topuria became the newest second division champion on MMA's largest stage during the International Fight Week, when he ruled a short but emphatic featherweight with lightweight glory. To

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Jake Paul mocked by Tyson Fury for calling out boxing icons from lightweight to heavyweight

Jake Paul's Callouts from Boxing Stars from lightweight to heavyweight have pulled the anger of his old rival Tyson Fury. In 2023, Paul Tyson's younger brother Tommy Fury adopted to whom he lost a split decision in his only defeat so far. Since then there has been a rematch on the cards, but it seems

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Ex-UFC lightweight champion claims Justin Gaethje could hand Ilia Topuria first loss with key weapon

Justin Gaethje is supported to get the next title shot against Ilia Topuria. The former UFC -Interim -light weight champion and BMF title holder definitely have a case for a title shot in 36 years old. Winner of three of his last four fights, Justin Gaethje returned to the circle of the winner when he

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Dustin Poirier reflects on huge injury caused by top UFC lightweight ahead of one of the biggest fights of his career

Dustin Poirier unveiled some behind the scenes of secrets prior to his last fight. Poirier announced before UFC 318 that he will retire after his third fight with Max Holloway on July 19. With 'The Diamond' that runs out a legendary career, this has enabled the former interim light weight to expose some information that

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‘If my name’s Dana White’… UFC legend explains how he’d book the lightweight title picture after Ilia Topuria crowning

Michael Bisping has explained what should come for Ilia Topuria after his UFC 317 title crowns. Topuria achieved his double speed ambitions in his return to lightweight during the International Fight Week last Saturday Pay-per-View in Las Vegas. In the Main Event of UFC 317, Topuria Charles Oliveira spread to claim the empty crown of

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Paddy Pimblett’s coach rejects Ilia Topuria being the ‘best lightweight in the world’ despite UFC 317 KO

Not everyone is ready to call UFC 317 Main Event winner Ilia Topuria, the unparalleled best on 155 pounds. Topuria played Charles Oliveira in the main event of last Saturday's pay-per-view in the T-Mobile Arena of Las Vegas, making him the one who succeeds Islam Makhakev as champion. An option for the first defense of

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Ilia Topuria branded ‘scared’ and accused of running from deserving lightweight contender

Ilia Topuria has put together a legendary run in the last few fights, but he is still 'scared' branded by the old lightweight competition. Last Saturday in the Main Event of UFC 317, Ilia Topuria successfully joined the Elites group to win a title in two weight classes when he struck Charles Oliveira unconscious in

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‘Stylistically’ … UFC 317 star has unique take on which lightweight could beat IIia Topuria

What is needed to remove unbeaten champion Ilia Topuria? Topuria has apparently not seen the will of featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, BMF champion Max Holloway and the former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. Topuria became one of the 10 UFC hunters who won a second title on Saturday and picked up the empty lightweight belt with

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‘Sheep to slaughter’… UFC lightweight contender confused by potential Ilia Topuria vs Paddy Pimblett fight

UFC lightweight competition Beneil Dariush is confused by the potential lightweight Matchup between Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett. Last Saturday, Ilia Topuria became the new UFC light weight champion after switching off Charles Oliveira on spectacular fashion at the UFC 317 Main Event. Immediately after the fight, Topuria was confronted with his potential next opponent

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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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