Islam Makhachev, UFC and Ilia Topuria

Chael Sonnen: Ilia Topuria won't get UFC champion Islam Makhachev without beating a top lightweight first
Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) vacated his featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Makhachev previously stated that a fight with “another featherweight” in Topuria doesn’t interest him, and his manager Rizvan Magomedov wants to see “El Matador” in a title eliminator.
Top 5 lightweights in UFC history who could give Islam Makhachev a tough fight
Islam Makhachev is the current UFC lightweight champion. Not only does he reign supreme over today's crop of 155-pound fighters, he has an argument to be considered the greatest lightweight of all time. After all, he has more title defenses than anyone else in the division's history.
Islam Makhachev’s manager sounds off on possible Ilia Topuria bout: “We already gave chances to featherweight champ”
The manager of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev seemingly doesn't want to see the Russian fight Ilia Topuria next.
Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: UFC Fight Odds & Prediction
Makhachev is the bigger fighter and cut significant weight to make the 155-pound limit. Topuria will also cut weight to make 155, but he will have a much easier process. Size matters much more in the UFC than in boxing, as the sport’s wrestling component is massive.
Paddy Pimblett picks hole in Ilia Topuria’s move to UFC lightweight division
Paddy Pimblett has said Ilia Topuria has not “cemented his legacy” at featherweight, despite the former champion’s claim amid a planned move to lightweight. Last week, it was announced that Topuria would vacate the UFC’s 145lb title and move to 155lb,
UFC Veteran Agrees with Islam Makhachev on Ilia Topuria: “He’s Got a Great Point”
A UFC veteran backs Islam Makhachev’s take on Ilia Topuria, agreeing with his assessment: “He’s got a great point.”
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Dan Hooker claims Arman Tsarukyan ‘creeping on Nina Drama’ cost him Islam Makhachev title fight amid UFC 313 war of words
Following Dan Hooker's UFC 313 withdrawal, he and Arman Tsarukyan have been locked into a war of words, potentially setting up for a grudge match.
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Justin Gaethje eyes title fight vs. Islam Makhachev with big UFC 313 win
With UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) looking for fresh blood, Gaethje thinks he can jump into ...
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