The reigning welterweight champion is not convinced that Ilia Topuria’s power will carry over into the higher weight class.

Islam Makhachev praises Michael Morales’ power at welterweight while dismissing Ilia Topuria as no threat at 170 pounds.

Welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has played down the threat of Ilia Topuria moving up in weight to challenge him. Topuria recently became lightweight champion after knocking out Charles Oliveira ...

Even though it seemed like an ideal fit for the UFC White House event, Islam Makhachev has played down the possibility of that match-up. Ilia Topuria’s move up to lightweight after capturing the ...

The welterweight king is not sure Ilia Topuria’s power will translate well to the heavier division. Since beginning to rise through the featherweight ranks in the UFC, Topuria has made his plans to ...

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Paddy Pimblett sustained ‘very little damage’ in his last fight and is currently on holiday, enjoying life ahead of a return. That’s according to Pimblett’s longtime ...

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P4P king Islam Makhachev thinks Michael Morales is a way more dangerous striker than Ilia Topuria. Makhachev doesn’t consider the UFC lightweight champion to ...

Talk about a fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria has been going on for a long time. Both men are champions in different weight classes, which makes the matchup interesting to fans. Even so, ...

Islam Makhachev compares Michael Morales and Ilia Topuria.