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.
Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) defends his lightweight title in a rematch against Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) in Saturday’s main event (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+) at Intuit Dome.
Following Ilia Topuria's announcement of a move up to lightweight, Khabib Nurmagomedov believes he must fight a contender ...
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 ...
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 ...
Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria may not happen as quickly as anticipated, at least if the UFC lightweight champion's manager ...
The UFC booked Arman Tsarukyan to face UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 311. However, Tsarukyan withdrew from that contest on weigh-in day, citing a back ...
Islam Makhachev’s manager insists Ilia Topuria must first defeat a top lightweight contender, suggesting a bout against Dustin Poirier or Charles Oliveira.
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