UFC, Islam Makhachev and Topuria
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In the wake of his recent title win at welterweight, there has been growing buzz around a potential fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. Islam Makhachev recently became a two-division champion,
Islam Makhachev says it would take a VERY good offer from the UFC for him to fight Ilia Topuria at 155 "I'm not young in this sport anymore, and every weight cut takes years off your health. It's not as easy as before to cut weight." (via Ushatayka) pic.twitter.com/mkDOgiXOIM
Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria are two of UFC's hottest commodities, so it comes as little surprise that the MMA world is eager to see the pair eventually duke it out in the octagon.
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev recently shared an update on his next fight. He acknowledged the options that are available
Islam Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 to become the promotion’s eleventh two-division champion. As predicted by Dana White, the result put the Dagestani star back atop the pound-for-pound heap.
Paddy Pimblett thinks Islam Makhachev's title win further muddied the waters about who Ilia Topuria will fight next.
Islam Makhachev dethrones Ilia Topuria to claim the UFC’s No.1 pound-for-pound spot after a dominant performance.
Following a dominant showing at UFC 322, Islam Makhachev once again sits atop the UFC’s official pound-for-pound rankings.