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Islam Makhachev fires back at UFC analyst over claims of ducking Ilia Topuria

Response 

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Islam Makhachev trashes ‘average athlete’ Chael Sonnen after claiming he was ducking Ilia Topuria; Sonnen responds
Islam Makhachev trashes ‘average athlete’ Chael Sonnen after claiming he was ducking Ilia Topuria; Sonnen responds

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Islam Makhachev promises he’s built different than Chael Sonnen and that’s why the former UFC title challenger can’t understand his… 

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MMA Divisional Rankings: What do Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria’s moves mean for the UFC’s future?
MMA Divisional Rankings: What do Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria’s moves mean for the UFC’s future?

Islam Makhachev | Photo by Harry How/Getty Images After a slow start to the year, UFC fans were treated to a couple of titles changing… 

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Jack Della Maddalena reveals key differences between Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad

DIfferences 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov takes issue with Islam Makhachev’s new hobby: ‘I don’t like this’

Not a fan 

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Manager admits stablemates Islam Makhachev, Kamaru Usman want to fight each other: ‘I can see it happening’
Manager admits stablemates Islam Makhachev, Kamaru Usman want to fight each other: ‘I can see it happening’

Veteran manager, Ali Abdelaziz has stunningly revealed that a potential fight between his clients and long-time friends, Islam Makhachev… 

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Joaquin Buckley explains why he is Islam Makhachev’s ‘worst nightmare’ at welterweight

Confidence 

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Retired UFC star surprised by claims that Islam Makhachev avoided Ilia Topuria fight

“Doesn’t Make Sense” 

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Former UFC champion: ‘Islam Makhachev surpassed Khabib Nurmagomedov’
Former UFC champion: ‘Islam Makhachev surpassed Khabib Nurmagomedov’

A former UFC champion believes Islam Makhachev has surpassed his coach, Khabib Nurmagomev’s, octagon accomplishments. 

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Matt Brown fires back at claims that Islam Makhachev is ducking Ilia Topuria: ‘That’s a very silly thing to say’
Matt Brown fires back at claims that Islam Makhachev is ducking Ilia Topuria: ‘That’s a very silly thing to say’

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Islam Makhachev has never shied away from a challenge and his “anyone, anywhere, anytime” mentality has actually… 

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Popular UFC analyst thinks Islam Makhachev ducked Ilia Topuria

Ducked? 

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Ilia Topuria plans to make Islam Makhachev wait for lightweight title fight if welterweight move doesn’t work out

Tit for Tat 

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Ilia Topuria tells Islam Makhachev to ‘get in line’ if he returns to lightweight
Ilia Topuria tells Islam Makhachev to ‘get in line’ if he returns to lightweight

Photo by Aldara Zarraoa/Getty Images Ilia Topuria isn’t going to do Islam Makhachev any favors if he ever decides to return to the UFC lightweight… 

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‘It will be hilarious if both of them lose’: Fans react to trash talk between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev
‘It will be hilarious if both of them lose’: Fans react to trash talk between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Aldara Zarraoa/WireImage Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev’s recent war of words has the MMA world talking. The former featherweight champion… 

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‘We got robbed of a superfight’: Fans react to Islam Makhachev fighting Jack Della Maddalena, not Ilia Topuria
‘We got robbed of a superfight’: Fans react to Islam Makhachev fighting Jack Della Maddalena, not Ilia Topuria

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Islam Makhachev is signing up for a superfight. Just not the one many were expecting. UFC CEO Dana White announced… 

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Ilia Topuria suggests UFC super fight with Islam Makhachev could still happen at welterweight

Still possible 

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Ilia Topuria brands Islam Makhachev a ‘Hypocrite’ amid plans for welterweight move: ‘I was ready’
Ilia Topuria brands Islam Makhachev a ‘Hypocrite’ amid plans for welterweight move: ‘I was ready’

Ilia Topuria has claimed he was “ready” to fight Islam Makhachev at the lightweight limit this summer, before the… 

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Ilia Topuria calls Islam Makhachev a ‘coward’ for avoiding UFC lightweight title fight

“Coward” 

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Islam Makhachev responds to ‘big mouth’ Ilia Topuria
Islam Makhachev responds to ‘big mouth’ Ilia Topuria

Former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev fired back at ‘big mouth’ former featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria over recent comments. 

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Ilia Topuria blasts ‘hypocrite’ Islam Makhachev
Ilia Topuria blasts ‘hypocrite’ Islam Makhachev

Former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria ripped ‘hypocrite’ Islam Makhachev for ”running away’ from UFC title fight. 

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Ilia Topuria calls Islam Makhachev ‘biggest hypocrite I’ve ever seen in my life,’ Makhachev responds
Ilia Topuria calls Islam Makhachev ‘biggest hypocrite I’ve ever seen in my life,’ Makhachev responds

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images Ilia Topuria is taking shots at Islam Makhachev. Both Topuria and Makhachev were focal points in… 

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Gilbert Burns agrees with Islam Makhachev’s decision to vacate UFC lightweight title

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Morning Report: Jack Della Maddalena coach predicts knockout win over Islam Makhachev
Morning Report: Jack Della Maddalena coach predicts knockout win over Islam Makhachev

Jack Della Maddalena and coach Ben Vickers | Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Jack Della Maddalena just knocked off one fighter high… 

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UFC legend defends Islam Makhachev over claims he wanted Belal Muhammad to lose welterweight title

True Feelings? 

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Islam Makhachev has surpassed Khabib Nurmagomedov on all-time lightweight list, says former champion

True Lightweight GOAT? 

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Jack Della Maddalena’s head coach makes bold prediction for Islam Makhachev fight
Jack Della Maddalena’s head coach makes bold prediction for Islam Makhachev fight

Welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena’s head coach, Ben Vickers, made bold prediction about how his fighter will beat Islam Makhachev. 

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Islam Makhachev’s manager praises him ahead of welterweight move

He’s ready 

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Islam Makhachev vacates UFC lightweight belt, targets welterweight title fight with Jack Della Maddalena
Islam Makhachev vacates UFC lightweight belt, targets welterweight title fight with Jack Della Maddalena

Russian star, Islam Makhachev will officially vacate his lightweight championship at the end of next month as per UFC… 

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Islam Makhachev vacating belt to face Jack Della Maddalena for welterweight title, date to be determined
Islam Makhachev vacating belt to face Jack Della Maddalena for welterweight title, date to be determined

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Islam Makhachev is taking his talents to welterweight with a fight booked against new champion Jack Della Maddalena, date and… 

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UFC champ Islam Makhachev challenged by former pound-for-pound No. 1

‘Blockbuster fight’ 

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Jack Della Maddalena expects Islam Makhachev to return to lightweight after he “takes him out”

Take him out 

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Daniel Cormier cautions Islam Makhachev about two-division UFC title reign

Friendly advice 

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Islam Makhachev will show Jack Della Maddalena he’s a ‘different animal,’ says renowned coach

“Different Animal” 

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Respected MMA analyst backs Jack Della Maddalena to beat Islam Makhachev

Bold prediction 

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Sean Brady explains why he believes Jack Della Maddalena will do better than people think against Islam Makhachev

Breakdown 

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Paddy Pimblett reacts to Islam Makhachev possibly fighting for UFC welterweight title

Reaction 

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Ian Garry Aims for Title Shot But Willing To Step Aside for Islam Makhachev

Ian Garry is looking to steal the next welterweight title shot if Islam Makhachev doesn’t get it. 

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UFC 315 report: Should Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev be next?
UFC 315 report: Should Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev be next?

Jack Della Maddalena | Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images UFC 315 is in the books, and the UFC has a new welterweight champion. On Saturday… 

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Islam Makhachev sends cold message to Jack Della Maddalena following UFC 315

It Has Begun 

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Jack Della Maddalena confirms interest in Islam Makhachev fight in Perth

Let’s go! 

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Islam Makhachev issues warning to Jack Della Maddalena after UFC 315 main event; JDM responds
Islam Makhachev issues warning to Jack Della Maddalena after UFC 315 main event; JDM responds

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Islam Makhachev wasted no time sending a rather emphatic warning to new welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena after his stunning… 

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Islam Makhachev reacts to UFC 315: ‘Time to become a double champion’
Islam Makhachev reacts to UFC 315: ‘Time to become a double champion’

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev reacted to Jack Della Maddalena winning the welterweight title at UFC 315. 

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‘Time to become a double champion’: Islam Makhachev, pros react to Jack Della Maddalena’s UFC 315 title win
‘Time to become a double champion’: Islam Makhachev, pros react to Jack Della Maddalena’s UFC 315 title win

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Jack Della Maddalena and Belal Muhammad gave fans an incredible battle in the UFC 315 main event, and regardless of… 

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Islam Makhachev calls out Jack Della Maddalena after UFC 315 win: ‘Time to become a double champion’
Islam Makhachev calls out Jack Della Maddalena after UFC 315 win: ‘Time to become a double champion’

Well, it seems Islam Makhachev’s mind is made up on his immediate fighting future in the aftermath of tonight’s… 

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Jack Della Maddalena argues Islam Makhachev ‘deserves’ immediate title shot even if that’s ‘annoying’ for Shavkat Rakhmonov
Jack Della Maddalena argues Islam Makhachev ‘deserves’ immediate title shot even if that’s ‘annoying’ for Shavkat Rakhmonov

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Jack Della Maddalena knows beating Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 not only makes him welterweight champion but… 

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‘One is a main event, the other isn’t’: Fans react to Ilia Topuria fighting Islam Makhachev or Charles Oliveira at UFC 317
‘One is a main event, the other isn’t’: Fans react to Ilia Topuria fighting Islam Makhachev or Charles Oliveira at UFC 317

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria is close to having his next fight announced, but one option is far more appealing… 

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Dana White confirms Ilia Topuria expected to fight Islam Makhachev or Charles Oliveira at UFC 317
Dana White confirms Ilia Topuria expected to fight Islam Makhachev or Charles Oliveira at UFC 317

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Dennis Agyeman / AFP7 via Getty Images Dana White and Ilia Topuria are on the same page when it comes… 

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Islam Makhachev could take welterweight priority, admits Ian Machado Garry
Islam Makhachev could take welterweight priority, admits Ian Machado Garry

UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry has admitted that Islam Makhachev would take priority in the title picture if… 

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Ian Machado Garry concedes if Islam Makhachev wants a welterweight title shot ‘everyone takes a backseat’
Ian Machado Garry concedes if Islam Makhachev wants a welterweight title shot ‘everyone takes a backseat’

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Ian Machado Garry made it clear to the UFC that accepting a short-notice fight against Carlos Prates came with contingencies,… 

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Joe Rogan reveals key aspect of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev’s UFC greatness

Interesting 

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Arman Tsarukyan calls out Islam Makhachev following Karate Combat grappling match win

Interesting 

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Daniel Cormier questions those who have called for Islam Makhachev to get stripped

Do you agree? 

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Charles Oliveira’s coach prefers Ilia Topuria fight ahead of Islam Makhachev

Interesting 

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Charles Oliveira’s coach thinks Islam Makhachev needs to vacate belt if he moves up to welterweight
Charles Oliveira’s coach thinks Islam Makhachev needs to vacate belt if he moves up to welterweight

Charles Oliveira‘s coach and manager Diego Lima has given his thoughts on what Islam Makhachev should do if he… 

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Islam Makhachev should vacate UFC title if he moves to welterweight, says Charles Oliveira’s manager

Vacate? 

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Charles Oliveira’s manager: Islam Makhachev should vacate title if he moves to welterweight
Charles Oliveira’s manager: Islam Makhachev should vacate title if he moves to welterweight

Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Islam Makhachev last defended his UFC lightweight title in January by tapping out last-minute… 

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Ian Machado Garry reveals path to Islam Makhachev super fight for UFC gold

Future Super Fight? 

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Belal Muhammad explains why Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria shouldn’t happen now

Too Soon? 

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Belal Muhammad reveals whether or not he’d fight his friend Islam Makhachev

Interesting 

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Belal Muhammad scoffs at Ilia Topuria getting immediate title shot, Islam Makhachev has ‘nothing to gain’ from that fight
Belal Muhammad scoffs at Ilia Topuria getting immediate title shot, Islam Makhachev has ‘nothing to gain’ from that fight

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Belal Muhammad knows better than most how much work it can take to earn a UFC title… 

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Belal Muhammad scoffs at Ilia Topuria getting immediate title shot, Islam Makhachev has ‘nothing to gain’ from that fight
Belal Muhammad scoffs at Ilia Topuria getting immediate title shot, Islam Makhachev has ‘nothing to gain’ from that fight

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Belal Muhammad knows better than most how much work it can take to earn a UFC title… 

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Ian Machado Garry “would love” to fight Islam Makhachev if he moves up to welterweight: “I want to test myself”

‘Test myself’ 

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Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev? Ex-UFC Champion Ready for Blockbuster Matchup at International Fight Week
Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev? Ex-UFC Champion Ready for Blockbuster Matchup at International Fight Week

Michael Bisping is pumped up for Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev. Though no official announcements have been made, Topuria… 

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Jack Della Maddalena is open to Islam Makhachev fight if he beats Belal Muhammad for title
Jack Della Maddalena is open to Islam Makhachev fight if he beats Belal Muhammad for title

UFC welterweight contender Jack Della Maddalena has said that he’s open to the possibility of a superfight against Islam… 

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MMA Fans React as Ilia Topuria aims for lightweight champ glory: Can ‘El Matador’ dethrone Islam Makhachev at UFC 317?
MMA Fans React as Ilia Topuria aims for lightweight champ glory: Can ‘El Matador’ dethrone Islam Makhachev at UFC 317?

Ilia Topuria is preparing to make history as he targets a second UFC title, with reports indicating he will… 

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Morning Report: Merab Dvalishvili calls it ‘stupid’ to make Ilia Topuria fight Charles Oliveira before Islam Makhachev
Morning Report: Merab Dvalishvili calls it ‘stupid’ to make Ilia Topuria fight Charles Oliveira before Islam Makhachev

Merab Dvalishvili | Photo by Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images Merab Dvalishvili sees only one reasonable option for Islam Makhachev and… 

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UFC 315 headliner Jack Della Maddalena seeking revenge against Islam Makhachev

Makhachev next? 

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Islam Makhachev doesn’t want to fight Ilia Topuria for one key reason, says top UFC contender

Theory 

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Jack Della Maddalena ready to avenge Alexander Volkanovski, welcomes Islam Makhachev fight after UFC 315
Jack Della Maddalena ready to avenge Alexander Volkanovski, welcomes Islam Makhachev fight after UFC 315

Jack Della Maddalena | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Jack Della Maddalena is more than happy to give Islam Makhachev a crack at the welterweight… 

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Islam Makhachev’s coach makes stunning comments about Paddy Pimblett’s UFC rise

Surprising Comments 

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Ilia Topuria responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘I’m the one to take the belt’ from Islam Makhachev
Ilia Topuria responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘I’m the one to take the belt’ from Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria wants Islam Makhachev’s UFC title, and he thinks the lightweight champion’s team is on the… 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov gives his thoughts on most competitive title fight for Islam Makhachev

Do you agree? 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why Islam Makhachev doesn’t want to fight Ilia Topuria

explanation 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov: Arman Tsarukyan ‘more competitive’ matchup for Islam Makhachev than Ilia Topuria
Khabib Nurmagomedov: Arman Tsarukyan ‘more competitive’ matchup for Islam Makhachev than Ilia Topuria

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev are holding firm on who deserves the next lightweight… 

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Islam Makhachev urged to take ‘exciting fight’ with Justin Gaethje in UFC return: ‘This is different’
Islam Makhachev urged to take ‘exciting fight’ with Justin Gaethje in UFC return: ‘This is different’

Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has been widely backed to take on former featherweight titleholder, Ilia Topuria this summer,… 

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Ilia Topuria vows to submit Islam Makhachev in front of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Ilia Topuria vows to submit Islam Makhachev in front of Khabib Nurmagomedov

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria can’t wait to be face-to-face with Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov. “La Leyenda” is moving… 

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Justin Gaethje ready for June title fight against Islam Makhachev if UFC calls
Justin Gaethje ready for June title fight against Islam Makhachev if UFC calls

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Justin Gaethje is hoping the UFC calls his name to challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title — and is… 

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Daniel Cormier believes Islam Makhachev vs. Justin Gaethje will be next: “That’s a big name fight”

Next? 

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Daniel Cormier predicts Justin Gaethje gets UFC title shot vs. champ Islam Makhachev
Daniel Cormier predicts Justin Gaethje gets UFC title shot vs. champ Islam Makhachev

Daniel Cormier sees Justin Gaethje sliding into the UFC title picture. 

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Ben Askren: UFC should strip Islam Makhachev if he refuses Ilia Topuria fight
Ben Askren: UFC should strip Islam Makhachev if he refuses Ilia Topuria fight

Ben Askren wants to see UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev face consequences if he turns down Ilia Topuria. 

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Islam Makhachev is on his way to becoming lightweight GOAT, says UFC legend
Islam Makhachev is on his way to becoming lightweight GOAT, says UFC legend

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev could be on his way to becoming the division’s greatest ever fighter, in the… 

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Henry Cejudo suggests Khabib Nurmagomedov could be reason Islam Makhachev doesn’t fight Ilia Topuria
Henry Cejudo suggests Khabib Nurmagomedov could be reason Islam Makhachev doesn’t fight Ilia Topuria

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Henry Cejudo thinks Khabib Nurmagomedov could be the man standing in the way of… 

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Henry Cejudo names UFC legend who could prevent Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria

Outside Influence 

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Michael Bisping: ‘We would all sign off on’ Justin Gaethje vs. Islam Makhachev
Michael Bisping: ‘We would all sign off on’ Justin Gaethje vs. Islam Makhachev

Michael Bisping sees a world where Justin Gaethje is next in line for UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. 

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Daniel Cormier: UFC champ Islam Makhachev is ‘not afraid’ of Ilia Topuria

Daniel Cormier fires back at the notion that elite UFC lightweights are afraid of Ilia Topuria. 

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Morning Report: Ilia Topuria takes aim at Islam Makhachev for ‘showing signs of fear’
Morning Report: Ilia Topuria takes aim at Islam Makhachev for ‘showing signs of fear’

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Dennis Agyeman / AFP7 via Getty Images Ilia Topuria is ramping up the trash talk. Earlier this year, Topuria vacated… 

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Why Demetrious Johnson ranks Islam Makhachev as MMA’s pound-for-pound best

MMA’s flyweight GOAT Demetrious Johnson believes Islam Makhachev’s skills place him as pound-for-pound best fighter in the world today. 

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Charles Oliveira calls for Islam Makhachev rematch at UFC 317: ‘This is the fight everybody wants to see’
Charles Oliveira calls for Islam Makhachev rematch at UFC 317: ‘This is the fight everybody wants to see’

Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria went back and forth through interviews and social media… 

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Matt Brown explains why he favors Ilia Topuria to get next title shot against Islam Makhachev over anybody else
Matt Brown explains why he favors Ilia Topuria to get next title shot against Islam Makhachev over anybody else

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is still awaiting his next assignment with four potential contenders all vying… 

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Charles Oliveira Targets Title Bout vs. Islam Makhachev at International Fight Week

At the moment, it remains unclear which title fight — or fights — will top the lineup for UFC 317 on International Fight Week. 

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Why Chael Sonnen considers it ‘a real insult’ to ask Islam Makhachev to fight Ilia Topuria

Chael Sonnen doesn’t think it’s fair to put UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in the same predicament again. 

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Justin Gaethje ‘ideal’ next matchup for Islam Makhachev, says coach
Justin Gaethje ‘ideal’ next matchup for Islam Makhachev, says coach

Justin Gaethje is the ideal matchup for Islam Makhachev’s next title defense, claims coach. 

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Islam Makhachev’s coach open to ‘perfect matchup’ Justin Gaethje next after UFC 313
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. 

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

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Morning Report: Michael Bisping believes Ilia Topuria will challenge Islam Makhachev next
Morning Report: Michael Bisping believes Ilia Topuria will challenge Islam Makhachev next

Michael Bisping | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Michael Bisping believes Ilia Topuria is next in line for Islam Makhachev. Last month, Topuria shocked the… 

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

UFC commentator Jon Anik vouches for Justin Gaethje getting the next lightweight title shot. 

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Beneil Dariush wouldn’t be against Ilia Topuria getting a title shot vs. UFC champion Islam Makhachev

Beneil Dariush approves of Ilia Topuria getting an immediate title shot at lightweight. 

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Aljamain Sterling breaks down the potential Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev fight
Aljamain Sterling breaks down the potential Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev fight

Former featherweight champion Aljamain Sterling gave his breakdown of a potential fight between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev. 

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Buvaisar Saitiev, 3-time Olympic champion wrestler, dies at 49; Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev pay tribute
Buvaisar Saitiev, 3-time Olympic champion wrestler, dies at 49; Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev pay tribute

Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images Buvaisar Saitiev, who many consider the greatest freestyle wrestler of all-time, has died at the age of 49.… 

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Chael Sonnen: Ilia Topuria won’t get UFC champion Islam Makhachev without beating a top lightweight first
Chael Sonnen: Ilia Topuria won’t get UFC champion Islam Makhachev without beating a top lightweight first

Chael Sonnen thinks Ilia Topuria will have to earn a shot at UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. 

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