Islam Makhachev, Topuria and Dana White

Dana White gives puzzling update regarding potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight
UFC CEO Dana White seemed enthused when discussing Islam Makhachev's next fight following UFC Seattle Saturday night.
Wait, so Dana White says Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev isn’t a guarantee? C’mon now…
Dana White is no stranger to negotiating through the media, but if Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria can be made, you make it.
Islam Makhachev's coach reacts to Ilia Topuria's lightweight move
Javier Mendez isn’t sure if Ilia Topuria has earned the right to challenge UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
Dana White explains why Ilia Topuria vacated title, no guarantee he gets Islam Makhachev next
Dana White details what led to Ilia Topuria vacating his featherweight title with no guarantees that his next fight comes against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
Dana White: UFC didn't ask Ilia Topuria to vacate title; Islam Makhachev fight not guaranteed
Topuria, 28, now heads to the perpetually stacked lightweight division to dethrone the champion, Uncrowned's pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter Islam Makhachev. Or at least, that's the expectation. Speaking to media after UFC Seattle on Saturday, White stated that Topuria's next step isn't finalized just yet.
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.
Islam Makhachev's manager: Ilia Topuria needs 'to prove he's legit' at lightweight before title shot
Topuria vacated his UFC featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) previously said he’s not interested in fighting another 145-pounder in Topuria, and his manager agrees.
‘Let’s get the facts straight’… Ilia Topuria’s manager hits back at Islam Makhachev’s team for denying title fight
After Islam Makhachev's manager stated that they don't want to fight Ilia Topuria next, the Spaniard's manager has fired back at the lightweight champion.
Islam Makhachev’s Coach Oozes Confidence After Issuing Ultimatum To Fight Ilia Topuria: “He’s A True Warrior”
Islam Makhachev’s coach exudes confidence after issuing an ultimatum to fight Ilia Topuria, calling him a “true warrior.”
How Michael Bisping thinks Ilia Topuria could land Islam Makhachev superfight
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping believes Ilia Topuria will eventually get his desired superfight with Islam Makhachev. UFC featherweight champion Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is eager to move up to challenge lightweight champ Makhachev (27-1 MMA,
Islam Makhachev’s manager contradicts coach’s endorsement of potential Ilia Topuria super fight
Topuria will vacate the featherweight belt in favor of a lightweight title run once Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes enter the Octagon at UFC 314 in April. After defeating Max Holloway at UFC 308, Topuria announced a planned full-time move to 155lbs, despite only one featherweight title defense.
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Islam Makhachev’s team not keen on fighting Ilia Topuria next after ‘El Matador’ vacates UFC gold
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Alexander Volkanovski reacts to Diego Lopes fight after Ilia Topuria’s surprise UFC decision
Alexander Volkanovski has said he will be in “scary” form against Diego Lopes, as the pair prepare to fight for the vacant ...