Ilia Topuria, Islam Makhachev and Pimblett

Dustin Poirier torn on Ilia Topuria's chances in potential Islam Makhachev superfight
UFC featherweight champion Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is eager to move up a weight class and challenge lightweight champ Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC). Makhachev is not interested in defending his title against another 145 pounder, but Topuria’s dominance has many thinking he has a solid shot – including Poirier.
UFC's Paddy Pimblett shares interesting stance on Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria
UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett has dismissed the notion of a superfight between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev.
Paddy Pimblett doubts Ilia Topuria fights Islam Makhachev during International Fight Week: ‘He’s not Conor McGregor’
Paddy Pimblett doesn't think Ilia Topuria will get a crack at Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title during International Fight Week.
Paddy Pimblett: Ilia Topuria 'not that big of a star' to challenge Islam Makhachev
Paddy Pimblett dismisses UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria ’s star power.
Ilia Topuria eyes UFC superfight with No. 1 pound-for-pound Islam Makhachev
UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria wants the biggest fights possible, even if that means fighting champions outside of his natural weight class.
Joe Rogan pushes for Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev next: “Make the big fight”
UFC commentator Joe Rogan is hopeful that Ilia Topuria will move up to lightweight to face Islam Makhachev next time out.
Islam Makhachev or Alexander Volkanovski? UFC champ Ilia Topuria details next fight options
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria sees two viable options for his next fight. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is coming off a stunning knockout of Max Holloway to retain his belt at UFC 308 in October.
Paddy Pimblett Drops Surprising Reason Why Ilia Topuria Might Not Get The Islam Makhachev Fight
Paddy Pimblett reveals a surprising reason why Ilia Topuria might not land a fight against Islam Makhachev, sparking MMA debate.
Paddy Pimblett doubts Ilia Topuria gets immediate shot against Islam Makhachev: ‘He’s not McGregor’
Paddy Pimblett disagrees with UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria jumping the line at lightweight. A lot of talk has been made about Topuria targeting lightweight champion Islam Makhachev to manufacture a superfight between UFC titleholders with a combined 43-1 record.
Rogan Wants Topuria vs. Makhachev
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Islam Makhachev's Six-Figure UFC 311 Payout Dwarfed by Opponent & Unranked Fighter
The UFC’s first Pay-Per-View event of 2025 boasted two championship fights at the top of the bill, although Islam Makhachev’s headlining title defense did experience a major weigh-in day shakeup ...
UFC 311 fight fallout: Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili in rematches among top fights to make
UFC 311 was a wild ride. Islam Makhachev and Jiri Prochazka were among the four main card acts to score stoppages. Even the one fight that went the distance was memorable as Merab Dvalishvili showed ...
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Team Khabib’s Manager Hypes Islam Makhachev’s Submission Game After Tapping 5 UFC BJJ Black Belts
Team Khabib’s manager reveals how submission game of Islam Makhachev is on another level and how he made five UFC BJJ black ...
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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Sets UFC Lightweight Title Defense Record
Heading into Saturday’s UFC 311 fight card, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was tied with three other fighters for the most title defenses in UFC lightweight history. Less than five ...
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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Wants to Move Up to Face Dricus Du Plessis Following Big Win
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MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Islam Makhachev still No. 1 ... and now it's unanimous
But the ESPN pound-for-pound voting panel is now unanimous in proclaiming Islam Makhachev the No. 1 fighter in MMA. Makhachev's quick, dominant submission win over Renato Moicano last weekend at ...
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Islam Makhachev clowns Dustin Poirier with two-word reaction over footwear goof-up at celebrity football game
Islam Makhachev laughed as a viral photo of Dustin Poirier wearing cleats on a basketball court made the rounds on social ...