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Islam Makhachev, UFC and Ilia Topuria

Michael Bisping Says Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria Fight Is 'Massive Market Opportunity' For UFC

UFC Hall of Famer thinks a lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria is too big an opportunity to pass up for the UFC.

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Michael Bisping: It would be a 'massive market opportunity lost' if Islam Makhachev doesn't fight Ilia Topuria

Michael Bisping thinks Ilia Topuria will get his wish to fight UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Although Makhachev doesn’t like the idea of fighting another featherweight, Bisping thinks it would be silly for the UFC to risk jeopardizing a big fight between Makhachev and Topuria.

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Arman Tsarukyan expects Ilia Topuria to challenge Islam Makhachev for UFC lightweight title next

Will Ilia Topuria get the next UFC lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev? Arman Tsarukyan believes so.

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Former UFC Middleweight Champion Names Worthy Opponent For Islam Makhachev

After displaying yet another quick work inside the Octagon, this time at UFC 311 against Renato Moicano, the undisputed Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is expected to return to the ring soon and a fight announcement is seemingly imminent.

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Jon Anik: Justin Gaethje 'absolutely' should fight UFC champion Islam Makhachev next

With UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is seeking new blood, Gaethje threw his name in the hat for a title shot. Ranked ahead of him are Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira, both of whom Makhachev already beat.

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MMA Journalist Argues Why Islam Makhachev Is The Biggest Star In UFC Right Now

MMA journalist explains why Islam Makhachev is currently the biggest star in the UFC, highlighting his dominance, popularity, and impact.

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Islam Makhachev's coach open to 'perfect matchup' Justin Gaethje next after UFC 313

Javier Mendez is not opposed to Justin Gaethje getting the next UFC lightweight title shot. Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) ...

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach explains why Islam Makhachev is a better ‘student’

Javier Mendez, coach to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, has explained why the latter is a better “student” than his ...

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‘It’s massive’ – Islam Makhachev super fight named as only bout that can match Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall in UFC

Islam Makhachev against Ilia Topuria is the biggest bout in the UFC outside of Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall. That’s according to ...

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"He can change on a dime" - Islam Makhachev's coach reveals how UFC champ differs from Khabib Nurmagomedov as a student

Islam Makhachev's ability to adapt on the fly sets him apart, according to his coach, Javier Mendez. Unlike Khabib Nurmagomedov, whose dominance was based on relentless pressure and top control, ...

June Expectations: The Showdown of Makhachev vs. Topuria and Chimaev vs. Du Plessis

Makhachev vs. Topuria Islam Makhachev, who captured the lightweight title, has established himself as a formidable force in the realm of MMA. His grappling prowess, rooted in wrestling and jiu-jitsu, ...