First fighter to survive Ilia Topuria could challenge for UFC title: ‘People are sleeping on him’
One fighter’s loss to UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria is aging well. 17 fighters have tried to solve the puzzle of Ilia Topuria and 17…
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Ilia Topuria’s manager reveals who is ‘closest’ to getting the next title shot, and it’s not Paddy Pimblett
It appears the heated face-off between Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett was not enough to boost ‘The Baddy’ above one man in the pecking order.…
Paddy Pimblett touts massive career change with UFC title win over Ilia Topuria
Paddy Pimblett could see himself leaving the lightweight division after dethroning Ilia Topuria. The #10-ranked UFC Lightweight is still a ways from being the #1…
UFC star explains why Justin Gaethje should fight Ilia Topuria instead of Paddy Pimblett
Justin Gaethje’s refusal to fight anyone besides Ilia Topuria could pay off. The former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion and BMF titleholder is still a top…
Former champ suggests Ilia Topuria title fight go to contender who ‘redeemed himself’ at UFC 317
Ilia Topuria’s next title fight could go to anyone. The new UFC Lightweight Champion had a line of contenders waiting for him following his second…
Only fighter to go 5 rounds with Ilia Topuria says UFC champ isn’t the hardest hitter he’s faced
One of Ilia Topuria’s former foes says a featherweight hit him even harder. There’s a new pound-for-pound king in the UFC and his name is…
Ilia Topuria compared to Muhammad Ali by legendary UFC champion: ‘I haven’t seen many fighters like that’
One aspect of UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria is ‘overlooked’ by many. Islam Makhachev is no longer the champion after relinquishing his title for a…
Former champ claims Charles Oliveira was ‘hand-selected’ for Ilia Topuria knockout at UFC 317
Ilia Topuria’s title challenge against Charles Oliveira could not have gone any better. Once the UFC Featherweight Champion, the undefeated Topuria is now a two-division…
Paddy Pimblett claims he’s Ilia Topuria’s ‘kryptonite’ due to key advantage that he holds over bitter rival
Paddy Pimblett looks set to challenge for the UFC lightweight title in his next outing. Though Ilia Topuria suggested that Pimblett might not be next…
Alexander Volkanovski reveals how he’d approach Ilia Topuria rematch after Charles Oliveira exposed potential flaw
Ilia Topuria added another legend to his incredible run of knockouts at UFC 317. Topuria has climbed to the top of the pound-for-pound list after…
Ilia Topuria makes stunning claim about fights with his two greatest rivals for dream UFC Spain event
Ilia Topuria isn’t short on options for big fights following his win at UFC 317. Despite his intense face-off with Paddy Pimblett, Topuria recently stated…
UFC rival names 3 opponents ‘legit’ Paddy Pimblett can’t beat ahead of Ilia Topuria grudge match
The next title fight in the UFC’s lightweight division was seemingly decided inside the cage at UFC 317. Paddy Pimblett shared a heated face-off with…
Daniel Cormier insists Islam Makhachev must get the P4P crown back from Ilia Topuria if he becomes welterweight champ
Ilia Topuria has been told not to get too comfortable on the UFC’s pound-for-pound throne. Topuria continued his rapid ascent toward legendary status on MMA’s…
Paddy Pimblett predicts prime vs prime fight between Conor McGregor and ‘carbon copy’ Ilia Topuria
Paddy Pimblett believes Ilia Topuria is a poor imitation of MMA’s greatest legend. The lightweight rivals clashed in the Octagon after UFC 317 to set…
Ex-UFC lightweight champion claims Justin Gaethje could hand Ilia Topuria first loss with key weapon
Justin Gaethje has been backed to get the next title shot against Ilia Topuria. The former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion and BMF titleholder definitely has…
UFC’s next big star vows to get revenge for Charles Oliveira by putting an end to Ilia Topuria
Ruffy wants to avenge Charles’ loss.
Arman Tsarukyan confident of out-wrestling Ilia Topuria after seeing the ‘worst’ UFC featherweight take him down
Arman Tsarukyan insists he’d have little trouble besting Ilia Topuria on the ground. Tsarukyan is among those vying to be Topuria’s first challenger in the…
Demetrious Johnson shares his prediction for super fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria
Could we ever see this fight happen?
‘If my name’s Dana White’… UFC legend explains how he’d book the lightweight title picture after Ilia Topuria crowning
Michael Bisping has explained what should come next for Ilia Topuria after his UFC 317 title crowning. Topuria achieved his two-division ambitions in his return…
‘I was wrong’… Daniel Cormier apologizes for spreading misinformation about Ilia Topuria as fans slam UFC legend
Daniel Cormier was criticized by fans on social media for a recent statement he made. Cormier was on commentary duties this past weekend at UFC…