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Islam Makhachev defended by lightweight rival who insists champion didn’t duck Ilia Topuria fight

Arman Tsarukyan believes that Islam Makhachev is pursuing the most difficult available opponent. The UFC Lightweight Champion has established itself in recent years one of the best 155 pound hunters of all time. The Protege of Khabib Nurmagomedov quickly submitted Renato Moicano, who intervened when Arman Tsarukyan was injured 24 hours before UFC 311 in […]

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Ilia Topuria told he needs to follow Islam Makhachev to welterweight by a UFC legend… ‘Chase him down’

According to a UFC legend, Ilia Topuria should move to a third weight distribution if he wants to get hold of Islam Makhachev. With the former lightweight champion on the way to welterweight instead of 'El Matador', the Spanish-Georgian now has a new challenge. On UFC 317, Topuria will wage war with Charles Oliveira for

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Jack Della Maddalena called a ‘bigger version’ of Ilia Topuria by UFC vet in strong defense of Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev is not the only one who believes that he is having a greater challenge by leaving the lightweight division before the arrival of Ilia Topuria. At the beginning of May, UFC CEO Dana White Makhachev's title holiday announced, where the Dagestani went up to Chase Two-Division Glory. The decision of the champion to

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Ian Machado Garry not keen on potential ‘Dagestan vs Ireland’ marketing in desired clash against Islam Makhachev

Ian Machado Garry believes that the former versions of Islam Makhachev can be a major problem for his potential title fight against Jack della Maddalena. After Jack della Maddalena successfully dethroned Muhammad on UFC 315, he was immediately called by Islam Makhachev, who patiently waited for a potentially welterweight title fight. Not long afterwards, UFC

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Ex-UFC star claims Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria will be ‘even bigger’ fight at catchweight

There can still be a world where we ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev get to see. For the time being, the ship sailed on the massive UFC-Superge fight, because confirmed lightweight Islam Makhachev champion on the Welterweight King Jack della Maddalena. Just like Makhachev, Ilia Topuria has renounced his featherweight title earlier this year in

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UFC legend snubs Ilia Topuria, Islam Makhachev and Alex Pereira when naming the promotion’s next big star

During 2025 there was a conversation about whether the UFC currently has enough stars on the Roster. The will of Ilia Topuria and Sean O'Malley have shown clear star quality during their very successful climbs to the top of the sport. Alex Pereira and Islam Makhachev have big fan followings, even if they don't break

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Islam Makhachev entered the UFC 10 years ago with stunning submission of 17-1 prospect

A 23-year-old Islam Makhachev made its UFC debut today today. In the past decade, Makhachev has proven time and again that he is much more than the star of Khabib Nurmagomedov. With four defending defense and 15-right victories on 155 pounds, the UFC Lightweight Champion could have surpassed Nurmagomedov very well as the greatest lightweight

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Movsar Evloev’s manager compares him to Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov when slamming ‘unjust’ path to the title

Many believed that Movsar Evloev would be the next competition in line to challenge the title of featherweight. Before Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes to win the empty belt on UFC 314, the unbeaten Russian was mentioned by both men as the next in line. It now seems that the UFC has decided to go

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Islam Makhachev threatened by UFC legend after branding two-weight title challenger ‘average athlete’

Islam Makhachev has been warned that if Chael Sonen wants his opinion, he will 'beat' it. The former lightweight champion mocked courageous Sunen, Branding 'The Bad Guy' an 'average athlete' in recent days and stated that he only made a name for himself through 'cheap' waste. This insulted the American, who participated in UFC Gold

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Former UFC double-champ reveals major mistake Ilia Topuria, Islam Makhachev made leaving their divisions

By the end of this year, Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev can both be two-division UFC champions. UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev leaves its division behind and moves a weight class just like unbeaten rival Ilia Topuria earlier this year when he left his featherweight title. Topuria and Makhachev will try to join an elite A

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Islam Makhachev blasts Chael Sonnen after UFC star called his welterweight move ‘a sign of cowardice’

Islam Makhachev responded furiously to Chael Sonnen who called him a coward. There have been mixed reactions to the UFC light weight champion Makhachev to Welterweight, where he will meet new crowned champion Jack della Maddalena. Makhachev left his title at 155 pounds for another at 170 pounds in a pursuit of greatness. However, not

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UFC welterweight who trained with Islam Makhachev highlights his biggest challenge ahead of weight class move

Many fans are pleased to see what Islam Makhachev looks like as a good weight. Makhachev has left its lightweight title, which Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira will fight on UFC 317, to challenge for the belt in the weight class above. While the pound-for-pound has been number one dominant with 155 pounds, Jack della

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