3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM
ILIA TOPURIA FEATHERWEIGHT
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Dana White Teases Two Huge Names for Ilia Topuria's Next UFC Fight Dana White chatted with Jim Rome ahead of a big weekend for the UFC and Zuffa Boxing.
"Two fractured orbitals" - Joe Rogan outlines key concern for Ilia Topuria ahead of potential UFC comeback Joe Rogan recently shared his thoughts on Ilia Topuria potentially making a return to the octagon and expressed his main concern about the comeback.
4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"They both got handily destroyed" - Josh Hokit rejects title-shot talk surrounding Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira Josh Hokit rejects the idea of handing title opportunities to Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira after their recent setbacks.
6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"They gave him convenient opponents" - Shavkat Rakhmonov points to Ilia Topuria when discussing UFC's matchmaking privileges Shavkat Rakhmonov believes Ilia Topuria benefited from a level of UFC backing that not every fighter receives.
6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"Love to smash his head in" - Paddy Pimblett responds to Ilia Topuria fight rumors and potential date for next bout Ilia Topuria’s next fight is a major talking point for the MMA world after ‘El Matador’s’ terrible loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
SEPTEMBER 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"What now?" - Ilia Topuria gets brutally honest about feeling empty after past world title win It appears Ilia Topuria had plenty of time to reflect while recovering from injuries he incurred during his UFC Freedom 250 loss to Justin Gaethje.
SEPTEMBER 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
UFC Hall of Famer questions notion of a "protection racket" around Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett Arman Tsarukyan believes the UFC could avoid booking Ilia Topuria against Paddy Pimblett because matching two of its biggest stars would guarantee that one loses momentum.
SEPTEMBER 5 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Dana White responds to Justin Gaethje retirement rumors after UFC Freedom 250 win Justin Gaethje picked up the biggest win of his career by defeating Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250.
SEPTEMBER 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"That would be huge" - Sean O'Malley shares his pick for rumored Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett fight Tim Welch, Sean O’Malley’s coach, brought up a huge fight for the UFC on the former bantamweight champion’s podcast.
SEPTEMBER 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"F*** those people" - Merab Dvalishvili slams disrespect aimed at Ilia Topuria after Freedom 250 Merab Dvalishvili came to the defense of his fellow Georgian star Ilia Topuria on Ariel Helwani’s latest show.
AUGUST 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria Is Closer Than Ever, Here's Why | Deadspin.com Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria has more stakes than ever. Here's why the potential UFC superfight makes sense after both stars' recent cha...
AUGUST 23 • DEADSPIN.COM
"Enjoying his life" - Merab Dvalishvili provides positive update about Ilia Topuria Ilia Topuria is handling his first career loss well, according to Merab Dvalishvili.
AUGUST 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Islam Makhachev aims for UFC record 17th straight win in title defense
Islam Makhachev dismisses the idea that Ian Machado Garry is his toughest challenge yetAUGUST 14 • Associated Press
"He's still young bro" - Islam Makhachev hopes to see Ilia Topuria become champion again Islam Makhachev hopes Ilia Topuria's loss at UFC Freedom 250 does not have a lasting negative impact on his life.
AUGUST 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Jon Jones reveals why he'd bet on Ilia Topuria to beat Islam Makhachev Jon Jones believes Ilia Topuria has what it takes to defeat Islam Makhachev if the two ever meet inside the octagon.
JULY 28 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
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