UFC, Ilia Topuria and Split Up
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SB Nation on MSNIslam Makhachev trashes ‘average athlete’ Chael Sonnen after claiming he was ducking Ilia Topuria; Sonnen respondsIslam Makhachev promises he’s built different than Chael Sonnen and that’s why the former UFC title challenger can’t understand his decision to chase greatness by going after a second championship in a new weight class.
Ex-UFC title challenger believes Islam Makhachev would struggle against Ilia Topuria, citing striking and relentless pressure as key factors.
UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev is leaving his division behind and moving up a weight class just like undefeated rival Ilia Topuria did earlier this year when he vacated his featherweight title. Topuria and Makhachev will look to join an elite few of fighters who have conquered two divisions by capturing a second belt.
Islam Makhachev has responded to one popular UFC analyst's claims that he ducked a lightweight title defense against Ilia Topuria.
Ilia Topuria and Oliveira looks set for UFC 317 - and their statistics are much closer than you would ever think.
Paddy Pimblett fires back at Ilia Topuria with a sharp “El Chorozio” jab, keeping their heated UFC rivalry alive and entertaining fans.
The pair met on the undercard of UFC 264, a high-profile event that was headlined by Conor McGregor’s trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier. In the lead-up, Topuria spoke to UFC.com and dismissed any concern over Hall’s unique style. ‘El Matador’ predicted that he would avoid any surprises and “smash” the American’s face.
Georgian brothers will have their own team after parting ways with the Climents, with whom they reached elite status in the UFC.