UFC Veteran Agrees with Islam Makhachev on Ilia Topuria

Chael Sonnen: Ilia Topuria won't get UFC champion Islam Makhachev without beating a top lightweight first
Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) vacated his featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Makhachev previously stated that a fight with “another featherweight” in Topuria doesn’t interest him, and his manager Rizvan Magomedov wants to see “El Matador” in a title eliminator.
Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: UFC Fight Odds & Prediction
Makhachev is the bigger fighter and cut significant weight to make the 155-pound limit. Topuria will also cut weight to make 155, but he will have a much easier process. Size matters much more in the UFC than in boxing, as the sport’s wrestling component is massive.
Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria happens in 2025, claims MMA analyst during insightful breakdown: "Doesn't have great choices"
Veteran MMA analyst Luke Thomas recently predicted that a fight between lightweight kingpin Islam Makhachev and undefeated phenom Ilia Topuria will happen in 2025.
Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria Fight In Doubt After Dana White's Update
Dana White won't confirm Topuria's title shot. Camps disagree on Topuria's readiness for title fight. Topuria seeks direct lightweight title bout without an eliminator fight. The UFC President Dana White recent comments regarding a potential lightweight title bout between reigning champion Islam Makhachev and former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has created doubt about the fight coming to fruition next.
UFC Veteran Agrees with Islam Makhachev on Ilia Topuria: “He’s Got a Great Point”
A UFC veteran backs Islam Makhachev’s take on Ilia Topuria, agreeing with his assessment: “He’s got a great point.”
“He is treated the same as Khabib” - Ex-UFC veteran delivers honest reality check on potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria matchup
Former UFC bantamweight king Dominick Cruz believes that Ilia Topuria might be able to give a tough challenge to Islam Makhachev inside the octagon. The 39-year-old recently did an interview with Helen Yee where he spoke about the potential clash and gave his opinion on it.
'I Have Fought Ilia Topuria & Islam Makhachev - Here's Who Wins Lightweight Fight'
Alexander Volkanovski, who has fought both Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev, has made his prediction should the fight ever take place.
MMA fans react to Islam Makhachev’s cryptic message regarding possible Ilia Topuria fight
MMA fans have given their thoughts on Islam Makhachev's cryptic message regarding a possible Ilia Topuria fight.
Ilia Topuria doesn't deserve Islam Makhachev title fight says Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov suggests submission artist Charles Oliveira would be a fair fight for Ilia Topuria, favoring the featherweight champ in his lightweight debut. "If you move up and he beat somebody like Charles, of course [title shot]. I think Ilia can beat [Oliveira]," Nurmagomedov said.
Paddy Pimblett picks hole in Ilia Topuria’s move to UFC lightweight division
Paddy Pimblett has said Ilia Topuria has not “cemented his legacy” at featherweight, despite the former champion’s claim amid a planned move to lightweight. Last week, it was announced that Topuria would vacate the UFC’s 145lb title and move to 155lb,
Islam Makhachev’s manager sounds off on possible Ilia Topuria bout: “We already gave chances to featherweight champ”
The manager of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev seemingly doesn't want to see the Russian fight Ilia Topuria next.
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