Islam Makhachev's manager: Ilia Topuria needs 'to prove he's legit' at lightweight before title shot
Topuria vacated his UFC featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) previously said he’s not interested in fighting another 145-pounder in Topuria, and his manager agrees.
Islam Makhachev’s manager contradicts coach’s endorsement of potential Ilia Topuria super fight
Topuria will vacate the featherweight belt in favor of a lightweight title run once Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes enter the Octagon at UFC 314 in April. After defeating Max Holloway at UFC 308, Topuria announced a planned full-time move to 155lbs, despite only one featherweight title defense.
Islam Makhachev gave Arman Tsarukyan some words of encouragement after their first UFC fight. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) welcomed Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) to the UFC in April 2019 ...
Islam Makhachev had a fairly easy victory in the ... However, in reality, the bout was supposed to be an intriguing affair. With Arman Tsarukyan pitted to face off against Makhachev, he had ...
Grant Dawson doesn't think Arman Tsarukyan should lose out on the next title opportunity against Islam Makhachev. The #1 UFC lightweight contender emerged into the title picture with an ...
Following Ilia Topuria's announcement of a move up to lightweight, Khabib Nurmagomedov believes he must fight a contender ...
Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria may not happen as quickly as anticipated, at least if the UFC lightweight champion's manager ...
Islam Makhachev’s coach is sympathizing with Arman Tsarukyan. In a recent interaction with ‘Submission Radio’, Javier Mendez stated that he wants the UFC to give Tsarukyan another chance at ...
Justin Gaethje hopes he gets the opportunity to challenge UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 ...
Islam Makhachev’s manager insists Ilia Topuria must first defeat a top lightweight contender, suggesting a bout against Dustin Poirier or Charles Oliveira.
In the video, Tsarukyan can be seen laughing as he jokingly tells Daniele, “I hurt my back because of you,” referencing the ...
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