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.
Paddy Pimblett thinks Islam Makhachev's title win further muddied the waters about who Ilia Topuria will fight next.
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.
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.
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Islam Makhachev responds to Ian Machado Garry, says Shavkat Rakhmonov ‘can’t sit out for a year’ and get title shot
With Michael Morales and Carlos Prates both getting highlight reel victories at UFC 322, Makhachev already had his eyes on them and now Ian Machado Garry is staking his claim after beating former champion Belal Muhammad on Saturday. Immediately after the win, Garry called out Makhachev and claimed he was the most deserving person for a title shot.