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Ilia Topuria Slams Islam Makhachev: “He is Running Away” from UFC Superfight

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Ilia Topuria Slams Islam Makhachev: “He is Running Away” from UFC Superfight

Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev: A Collision of Champions and Conflicting Truths The tension between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev has evolved from a professional rivalry into a public war of words, captivating the mixed martial arts world for over a year. As two of the UFC’s highest-ranked pound-for-pound fighters and reigning champions, the possibility … Read more

Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: Manager Claims Fight Collapsed Over Money, July Welterweight Bout Confirmed

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Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: Manager Claims Fight Collapsed Over Money, July Welterweight Bout Confirmed

WASHINGTON D.C. – The potential super fight between UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria remains a tantalizing prospect for mixed martial arts fans, but recent statements from Makhachev’s camp suggest the bout isn’t imminent. While Topuria is set to defend his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje at a historic UFC … Read more