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Islam Makhachev’s manager sounds off on possible Ilia Topuria bout: “We already gave chances to featherweight champ”

“Small Featherweight” 

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Islam Makhachev’s manager: Ilia Topuria needs ‘to prove he’s legit’ at lightweight before title shot
Islam Makhachev’s manager: Ilia Topuria needs ‘to prove he’s legit’ at lightweight before title shot

Islam Makhachev’s manager would like to see Ilia Topuria earn his title shot at lightweight. 

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Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes react to Ilia Topuria vacating featherweight title
Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes react to Ilia Topuria vacating featherweight title

Alexander Volkanovski | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes aren’t thinking too much about Ilia Topuria now. Wednesday… 

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Ilia Topuria urged to fight Charles Oliveira in UFC lightweight debut: ‘Prove you’re legit’
Ilia Topuria urged to fight Charles Oliveira in UFC lightweight debut: ‘Prove you’re legit’

Ilia Topuria has been urged to make good on his intended lightweight move in a debut clash with former… 

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Ilia Topuria speaks out for first time since vacating UFC featherweight title
Ilia Topuria speaks out for first time since vacating UFC featherweight title

Ilia Topuria has spoken out for the first time after bringing his dominant reign in the UFC featherweight division to an end. 

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Dustin Poirier doesn’t like Islam Makhachev’s chances at middleweight, same for Ilia Topuria at lightweight
Dustin Poirier doesn’t like Islam Makhachev’s chances at middleweight, same for Ilia Topuria at lightweight

Photo by Richie Banks/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Dustin Poirier knows that size matters. As he anxiously awaits word on what is expected to be… 

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Dana White explains Ilia Topuria’s decision to vacate UFC featherweight title
Dana White explains Ilia Topuria’s decision to vacate UFC featherweight title

UFC CEO Dana White announced Ilia Topuria will be vacating the featherweight title to continue his career at 155 pounds. Here’s why. 

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Reaction: Dana White announces Ilia Topuria vacating title, Volkanovski vs. Lopes headlines UFC 314, more
Reaction: Dana White announces Ilia Topuria vacating title, Volkanovski vs. Lopes headlines UFC 314, more

UFC CEO Dana White announced that Ilia Topuria is vacating the UFC featherweight title, and a new champ is going to be crowned in April… 

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Ilia Topuria vacates featherweight title, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes title fight set
Ilia Topuria vacates featherweight title, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes title fight set

UFC 314 will be headlined by a featherweight title bout, but Ilia Topuria is not on the fight card. 

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Ilia Topuria vacates title; Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes headlines UFC 314 for featherweight belt
Ilia Topuria vacates title; Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes headlines UFC 314 for featherweight belt

Alexander Volkanovski | Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images There will be a new featherweight champion crowned at the UFC’s return to Miami. UFC CEO… 

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UFC 314 headlined by Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes title bout with Ilia Topuria vacating
UFC 314 headlined by Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes title bout with Ilia Topuria vacating

Dana White announced UFC 314 for Miami and atop the card is a surprising title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes. 

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How Michael Bisping thinks Ilia Topuria could land Islam Makhachev superfight

Could a UFC superfight between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev be closer to happening than we think? 

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Islam Makhachev isn’t afraid of Ilia Topuria, says UFC Hall of Famer

No Fear 

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Ilia Topuria provides interesting assessment of Dagestani fighters

Do you agree? 

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Jorge Masvidal picks teammate as UFC champ Ilia Topuria’s toughest featherweight fight
Jorge Masvidal picks teammate as UFC champ Ilia Topuria’s toughest featherweight fight

UFC champion Ilia Topuria’s dominance has him desiring a move up to lightweight. 

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Paddy Pimblett would love to welcome ‘midget’ Ilia Topuria to lightweight, Topuria responds
Paddy Pimblett would love to welcome ‘midget’ Ilia Topuria to lightweight, Topuria responds

Paddy Pimblett warns UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria about returning to lightweight. 

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Ilia Topuria welcomes lightweight fight with UFC star Dustin Poirier next: ‘I love that dog’
Ilia Topuria welcomes lightweight fight with UFC star Dustin Poirier next: ‘I love that dog’

Unbeaten featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria insists he is still plotting a lightweight move next, and has a host of… 

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Ilia Topuria vows to take Paddy Pimblett’s head off during heated exchange
Ilia Topuria vows to take Paddy Pimblett’s head off during heated exchange

The feud brewing between Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria is beginning to turn sour. 

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UFC champion Ilia Topuria takes aim at Dagestani fighters: ‘All the competitive fights, they lose’
UFC champion Ilia Topuria takes aim at Dagestani fighters: ‘All the competitive fights, they lose’

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria theorizes that Dagestani fighters need to dominate to win. 

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‘God will decide’: Ilia Topuria envisions devastating scene in potential Islam Makhachev superfight
‘God will decide’: Ilia Topuria envisions devastating scene in potential Islam Makhachev superfight

If they ever meet, UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is confident he will KO lightweight champ Islam Makhachev with help from God. 

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UFC champion Ilia Topuria teases fight news amid rumors of bout against Islam Makhachev: “Maybe the next week”

Fight News 

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Ilia Topuria responds to Paddy Pimblett call out at lightweight: ‘I’ll take your f*cking head off’
Ilia Topuria responds to Paddy Pimblett call out at lightweight: ‘I’ll take your f*cking head off’

Unbeaten featherweight kingpin, Ilia Topuria has issued a stark warning to surging rival, Paddy Pimblett — claiming he will… 

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Paddy Pimblett happy to welcome Ilia Topuria to lightweight: ‘I’m so much bigger than him’
Paddy Pimblett happy to welcome Ilia Topuria to lightweight: ‘I’m so much bigger than him’

Paddy Pimblett | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Paddy Pimblett would love the opportunity to welcome Ilia Topuria to the lightweight division.… 

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Paddy Pimblett welcomes ‘midget’ Ilia Topuria to lightweight division: ‘I’m here waiting’

Beef Continues 

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Dustin Poirier gives his thoughts on possible Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria fight

Do you agree? 

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Dustin Poirier torn on Ilia Topuria’s chances in potential Islam Makhachev superfight
Dustin Poirier torn on Ilia Topuria’s chances in potential Islam Makhachev superfight

Dustin Poirier thinks Ilia Topuria has the skills to beat Islam Makhachev – but maybe not the size. 

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Paddy Pimblett doubts Ilia Topuria gets immediate shot against Islam Makhachev: ‘He’s not McGregor’
Paddy Pimblett doubts Ilia Topuria gets immediate shot against Islam Makhachev: ‘He’s not McGregor’

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Paddy Pimblett disagrees with UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria jumping the line at lightweight. A lot of… 

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Paddy Pimblett doubts Ilia Topuria fights Islam Makhachev during International Fight Week: ‘He’s not Conor McGregor’

Not Yet 

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Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev? Joe Rogan Says ‘Let’s Go!’ for UFC Lightweight Title
Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev? Joe Rogan Says ‘Let’s Go!’ for UFC Lightweight Title

Joe Rogan is ready to see Ilia Topuria make the move to 155. 2024 was a banner year for… 

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Joe Rogan pushes for Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev next: “Make the big fight”

Superfight 

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Joe Rogan stumps for Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev next: ‘I don’t care if he only defended the title one time’
Joe Rogan stumps for Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev next: ‘I don’t care if he only defended the title one time’

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria has pushed for his opportunity to move up to lightweight to challenge reigning champion Islam Makhachev and now… 

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Ilia Topuria branded major threat to Islam Makhachev in title super fight next: ‘He’s an assassin’
Ilia Topuria branded major threat to Islam Makhachev in title super fight next: ‘He’s an assassin’

Unbeaten featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria has been backed to potentially become the first fighter in UFC history to scoop… 

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Michael Bisping won’t rule out Ilia Topuria’s chances vs. Islam Makhachev: ‘He’s knocking out everybody’
Michael Bisping won’t rule out Ilia Topuria’s chances vs. Islam Makhachev: ‘He’s knocking out everybody’

Michael Bisping likes Ilia Topuria’s chances against fellow UFC champion Islam Makhachev.  

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Aleksandre Topuria feels ‘no pressure’ with Ilia Topuria vs. Alexander Volkanovski corner battle at UFC 312
Aleksandre Topuria feels ‘no pressure’ with Ilia Topuria vs. Alexander Volkanovski corner battle at UFC 312

Photo by Guillermo Gutierrez/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Aleksandre Topuria understands why there’s an added storyline for his octagon debut, but it’s not going to… 

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Joe Rogan reveals he passed on Kamala Harris podcast to watch Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway: “That was a HUGE fight!”

“That Was Huge!” 

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Alexander Volkanovski reacts after Ilia Topuria states his desire to fight Islam Makhachev next: “I’ll fight whoever for that belt”

Interesting 

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Alexander Volkanovski Reacts to Ilia Topuria’s Rumored Showdown with Islam Makhachev
Alexander Volkanovski Reacts to Ilia Topuria’s Rumored Showdown with Islam Makhachev

Alexander Volkanovski offered his reaction to renewed rumors that a fight between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev could be… 

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UFC champion Ilia Topuria not impressed by Movsar Evloev, would rather fight Diego Lopes

Not Impressed 

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UFC champ Ilia Topuria details why Movsar Evloev isn’t a worthy title challenger
UFC champ Ilia Topuria details why Movsar Evloev isn’t a worthy title challenger

Ilia Topuria is not impressed by what he’s seen from undefeated Movsar Evloev in the UFC. 

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Alexander Volkanovski not surprised with UFC champ Ilia Topuria’s ‘cocky’ rematch prediction
Alexander Volkanovski not surprised with UFC champ Ilia Topuria’s ‘cocky’ rematch prediction

Alexander Volkanovski wants nothing more than to run things back with Ilia Topuria. 

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Ilia Topuria prefers Islam Makhachev superfight next: ‘I can do with him whatever I want’
Ilia Topuria prefers Islam Makhachev superfight next: ‘I can do with him whatever I want’

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria doesn’t just want a fight with Islam Makhachev. He believes that matchup will prove definitively… 

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Ilia Topuria provides update on his next UFC fight
Ilia Topuria provides update on his next UFC fight

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has provided an update on what his next fight in the promotion could be…. 

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Islam Makhachev or Alexander Volkanovski? UFC champ Ilia Topuria details next fight options
Islam Makhachev or Alexander Volkanovski? UFC champ Ilia Topuria details next fight options

UFC champ Ilia Topuria says he’s “much better” than Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch and he could do whatever he wants to Islam Makhachev. 

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UFC 312 Embedded, Episode 1: Alexander Volkanovski reacts to cornering against Ilia Topuria
UFC 312 Embedded, Episode 1: Alexander Volkanovski reacts to cornering against Ilia Topuria

In the first episode of UFC 312 Embedded ahead of Saturday’s pay-per-view card in Sydney, Austrailia, middleweight champ Dricus du Plessis has his final training… 

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UFC 314 main event between Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski possibly leaked by rising star

Leaked? 

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UFC 314 star claims Ilia Topuria is set to fight Alexander Volkanovski in Miami headliner: ‘It’s official’
UFC 314 star claims Ilia Topuria is set to fight Alexander Volkanovski in Miami headliner: ‘It’s official’

Unbeaten middleweight star, Bo Nickal has revealed a title fight between Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski is set to… 

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Bo Nickal claims Ilia Topuria vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2 ‘official’ for UFC 314, hopes to join them on card
Bo Nickal claims Ilia Topuria vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2 ‘official’ for UFC 314, hopes to join them on card

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Bo Nickal knows something nobody else knows about the upcoming UFC 314 pay-per-view. The multi-time NCAA champion wrestler turned top… 

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Islam Makhachev opens as big betting favorite to beat Ilia Topuria after UFC 311 victory
Islam Makhachev opens as big betting favorite to beat Ilia Topuria after UFC 311 victory

Off the back of his impressive win at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev has opened as a significant betting favorite… 

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‘If I want to, I can finish you’: Ilia Topuria, pros react to Islam Makhachev’s fast finish at UFC 311
‘If I want to, I can finish you’: Ilia Topuria, pros react to Islam Makhachev’s fast finish at UFC 311

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Islam Makhachev remains inevitable and his peers continue to pay him their respects. The UFC’s reigning lightweight champion made short… 

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Ilia Topuria sends chilling threat to Islam Makhachev after UFC 311: ‘If I want to, I can knock you out’
Ilia Topuria sends chilling threat to Islam Makhachev after UFC 311: ‘If I want to, I can knock you out’

Off the back of his impressive win tonight, Islam Makhachev may already have his next challenger post-UFC 311 mapped… 

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UFC 311’s Arman Tsarukyan encourages Ilia Topuria’s potential lightweight move

UFC 311 headliner Arman Tsarukyan thinks Ilia Topuria would be a stellar addition to the lightweight division. 

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Ilia Topuria may corner Merab Dvalishvili for UFC 311 title fight

Dream team 

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Movsar Evloev calls bluff on UFC champ Ilia Topuria vacating title
Movsar Evloev calls bluff on UFC champ Ilia Topuria vacating title

Movsar Evloev is trying to stay patient in his pursuit of UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. 

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Movsar Evloev makes it clear he will chase Ilia Topuria fight

He wants all the smoke 

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Movsar Evloev vows to chase Ilia Topuria to middleweight if that’s what it takes: ‘I will go after him’
Movsar Evloev vows to chase Ilia Topuria to middleweight if that’s what it takes: ‘I will go after him’

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Movsar Evloev would love to know exactly what’s happening in the featherweight division so he could get some clarity on… 

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Ilia Topuria issued major threat by bitter UFC enemy: ‘I need his head on my list’
Ilia Topuria issued major threat by bitter UFC enemy: ‘I need his head on my list’

Weighing up a lightweight climb next, unbeaten star, Ilia Topuria has been issued a major warning by unbeaten Russian… 

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Youssef Zalal gets motivation from 15 minutes with UFC champ Ilia Topuria

Youssef Zalal has seen his career do a pretty major 180-degree turnaround the past few years. 

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MMA Junkie’s 2024 awards roundup: Dakota Ditcheva, Ilia Topuria, Carlos Prates and more
MMA Junkie’s 2024 awards roundup: Dakota Ditcheva, Ilia Topuria, Carlos Prates and more

The MMA Junkie 2024 Awards season is in the books. Take a look back at our best of the best from the past year. 

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Ilia Topuria backed for superstardom by Daniel Cormier after incredible 2024
Ilia Topuria backed for superstardom by Daniel Cormier after incredible 2024

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has been backed to reach the next level in 2025 by UFC commentator and… 

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UFC’s Youssef Zalal reflects on how Ilia Topuria loss made him step his game up
UFC’s Youssef Zalal reflects on how Ilia Topuria loss made him step his game up

Youssef Zalal had no idea how good Ilia Topuria was when he welcomed him to the UFC. 

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Former two-division UFC champion believes Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria is bigger fight than Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall

Bigger Fight? 

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Henry Cejudo: Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria could be bigger than Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall
Henry Cejudo: Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria could be bigger than Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall

Henry Cejudo and Kamaru Usman have opposing views on the potential biggest UFC fight in 2025. 

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Dan Hooker urges ‘D*ckhead’ Ilia Topuria against lightweight move in UFC return: ‘Bro, man to man’
Dan Hooker urges ‘D*ckhead’ Ilia Topuria against lightweight move in UFC return: ‘Bro, man to man’

Amid claims he is weighing up a lightweight move in his return, Ilia Topuria has been urged to honor… 

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Ilia Topuria’s brother to make UFC debut at UFC 312 in February
Ilia Topuria’s brother to make UFC debut at UFC 312 in February

Ilia Topuria and his brother Aleksandre Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC There will soon be a new pair of brothers in the UFC.… 

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Popular UFC lightweight blasts Ilia Topuria for copying Conor McGregor: ‘D*ckhead’

Wannabe? 

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Ilia Topuria’s brother, Aleksandre, targeted for debut at UFC 312 in Sydney
Ilia Topuria’s brother, Aleksandre, targeted for debut at UFC 312 in Sydney

Aleksandre Topuria is set to make his highly anticipated UFC debut in February. 

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Dan Hooker not buying UFC champ Ilia Topuria’s lightweight move

Dan Hooker says Ilia Topuria is simply running Conor McGregor’s playbook and doubts the UFC featherweight champ will move up to 155 pounds. 

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Dan Hooker rips Ilia Topuria for targeting lightweight move: ‘He’s just working off McGregor’s playbook’
Dan Hooker rips Ilia Topuria for targeting lightweight move: ‘He’s just working off McGregor’s playbook’

Dan Hooker | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Dan Hooker isn’t buying what Ilia Topuria is selling. This past October, Topuria successfully defended his featherweight… 

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Ilia Topuria is a Conor McGregor imitator, claims Dan Hooker
Ilia Topuria is a Conor McGregor imitator, claims Dan Hooker

Ilia Topuria is reading out of the Conor McGregor playbook to keep himself relevant according to fellow UFC star Dan Hooker. 

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Ilia Topuria – from hero to villain
Ilia Topuria – from hero to villain

If there’s one thing we know to be true about Ilia Topuria, it’s that he isn’t going to let… 

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Conor McGregor scoffs at Ilia Topuria’s plans to move up in weight: ‘He has the balls of a kitten’
Conor McGregor scoffs at Ilia Topuria’s plans to move up in weight: ‘He has the balls of a kitten’

Conor McGregor | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Conor McGregor was once known for his willingness to take on huge challenges, a trait he doesn’t… 

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Islam Makhachev’s coach reveals what Ilia Topuria must do to get UFC super fight: ‘Now people will look at him like he’s a lightweight’

Earn The Fight 

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Movsar Evloev targets next UFC fight for early 2025 before Ramadan, predicts Ilia Topuria’s next bout

Next Fight? 

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Ilia Topuria shoots down rumored fight against Conor McGregor: “I’m not interested in fighting a rapist”

No Interest 

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Islam Makhachev’s coach: Beating Charles Oliveira would make Ilia Topuria a true lightweight
Islam Makhachev’s coach: Beating Charles Oliveira would make Ilia Topuria a true lightweight

Javier Mendez is not interested in UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev fighting Ilia Topuria – for now. 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to UFC champ Ilia Topuria’s planned move to lightweight
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to UFC champ Ilia Topuria’s planned move to lightweight

Khabib Nurmagomedov would like to see UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria earn his title shot at lightweight if he moves up. 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov wants Ilia Topuria to earn UFC lightweight title shot, likes him to beat Charles Oliveira
Khabib Nurmagomedov wants Ilia Topuria to earn UFC lightweight title shot, likes him to beat Charles Oliveira

Khabib Nurmagomedov | Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Khabib Nurmagomedov is fine with Ilia Topuria challenging for the lightweight title. He just has to earn… 

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Islam Makhachev’s retirement timeframe possibly revealed by coach, UFC super fight against Ilia Topuria dismissed

Retirement Looms? 

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Sean Woodson: I’m a bad matchup for champ Ilia Topuria after UFC Tampa

Sean Woodson has but one setback in his MMA career, and it’s long been in the rearview mirror. 

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Morning Report: Islam Makhachev’s coach says he may retire soon, ‘not interested’ in Ilia Topuria fight right now
Morning Report: Islam Makhachev’s coach says he may retire soon, ‘not interested’ in Ilia Topuria fight right now

Islam Makhachev | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Javier Mendez believes Islam Makhachev is nearing the end of his career. Next month,… 

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Michael Bisping compares Ilia Topuria’s desire to move up to lightweight to Conor McGregor
Michael Bisping compares Ilia Topuria’s desire to move up to lightweight to Conor McGregor

Michael Bisping sees similarities in Ilia Topuria and Conor McGregor’s paths in the UFC. 

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Diego Lopes reacts to UFC champ Ilia Topuria’s call for 155 move: ‘He has work to do in the division’

Diego Lopes gives his opinion on UFC featherweight champ Ilia Topuria wanting to move up to lightweight. 

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Ilia Topuria issues message to featherweight division: ‘I will not leave the title vacant’
Ilia Topuria issues message to featherweight division: ‘I will not leave the title vacant’

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria has a message for all his fellow featherweights. Earlier this week, the UFC featherweight champion… 

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Ilia Topuria explains decision to move up to lightweight for his next fight: “I will not leave the title vacant”

Not So Fast 

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Renato Moicano: UFC champ Ilia Topuria ‘very small’ for lightweight
Renato Moicano: UFC champ Ilia Topuria ‘very small’ for lightweight

Renato Moicano believes UFC featherweight champ Ilia Topuria’s knockout power would translate at 155 pounds, but that’s about it. 

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Dustin Poirier endorses fight with Ilia Topuria in lightweight move
Dustin Poirier endorses fight with Ilia Topuria in lightweight move

Former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier appears to have his interest piqued since the rumors of a divisional move… 

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Coach reveals reason why Ilia Topuria plans to exit featherweight division: ‘It’s very hard’
Coach reveals reason why Ilia Topuria plans to exit featherweight division: ‘It’s very hard’

Unbeaten featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria revealed this week his plans to leave the division in the immediate future —… 

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Ilia Topuria’s coach explains why his fighter wants to move up to UFC lightweight division: ‘He don’t want to do this anymore’

Why Now? 

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UFC champ Ilia Topuria’s coach shares main reason for desired lightweight move
UFC champ Ilia Topuria’s coach shares main reason for desired lightweight move

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria’s coach, Jorge Climent, confirms his desired move up to lightweight and explains why. 

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Morning Report: Daniel Cormier says ‘mental fatigue’ behind Ilia Topuria wanting to move to lightweight
Morning Report: Daniel Cormier says ‘mental fatigue’ behind Ilia Topuria wanting to move to lightweight

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Daniel Cormier thinks Ilia Topuria might be burned out. In October, Topuria knocked out Max Holloway at… 

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Paddy Pimblett gives his thoughts on Ilia Topuria’s potential lightweight move

Interesting 

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Daniel Cormier shares interesting theory on Ilia Topuria’s callout of Charles Oliveira

Theory 

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Daniel Cormier explains how ‘mental fatigue’ is reason for Ilia Topuria’s odd callout of Charles Oliveira
Daniel Cormier explains how ‘mental fatigue’ is reason for Ilia Topuria’s odd callout of Charles Oliveira

Daniel Cormier theorizes that Ilia Topuria isn’t motivated to defend his UFC featherweight title and can understand why. 

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Conor McGregor calls out ‘wannabe’ featherweight champ Ilia Topuria

Wannabe 

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Dustin Poirier intrigued with Ilia Topuria’s potential move to lightweight

Hear me out 

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Ilia Topuria claims he is moving on from featherweight, targets #1 contender bout with Charles Oliveira at lightweight

Will it happen? 

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Josh Emmett won’t give up on UFC title run, wants Ilia Topuria rematch ‘more than anything’

Josh Emmett wants to work his way to a position where he can run things back with Ilia Topuria. 

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Ilia Topuria done with featherweight, wants Charles Oliveira fight
Ilia Topuria done with featherweight, wants Charles Oliveira fight

Ilia Topuria is done at featherweight and wants to compete against Charles Oliveira at lightweight. 

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UFC champ Ilia Topuria hints at vacating title, wants Charles Oliveira at lightweight
UFC champ Ilia Topuria hints at vacating title, wants Charles Oliveira at lightweight

Ilia Topuria is ready to leave featherweight – and his belt – behind for a move to the UFC lightweight division. 

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Islam Makhachev shoots down Ilia Topuria title fight: ‘I’m tired of giving chances to small guys’
Islam Makhachev shoots down Ilia Topuria title fight: ‘I’m tired of giving chances to small guys’

Islam Makhachev | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Islam Makhachev doesn’t want to fight any more featherweights. Next month, Makhachev will defend his lightweight title… 

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