Ilia Topuria hits pause on Islam Makhachev feud to offer rare praise for rival
There isn’t total bad blood between UFC champions Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev. Rumours began circulating of a super-fight between the current 155-pound champion and…
Ilia Topuria Archives: 04/2026
Ilia Topuria praises Islam Makhachev’s talent and admits he has the edge amid renewed feud
Tension has been building between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev in recent weeks. The two fighters, along with their camps, have exchanged accusations across social…
Ilia Topuria explains why he sticks to his pre-fight rituals ahead of UFC White House Main Event
Few UFC fighters carry themselves with more self-belief than Ilia Topuria. The lightweight champion is set to make his first appearance of 2025 in June,…
Ilia Topuria admits he thought Paddy Pimblett would be his White House opponent
Ilia Topuria knew this moment was coming. The featherweight champion is set to defend his title against interim belt holder Justin Gaethje at the UFC…
Ilia Topuria reveals new timeline for Islam Makhachev fight
Ilia Topuria has provided fresh insight into his long-awaited showdown with Islam Makhachev, offering a new timeline for when the fight could finally happen. The…
Dana White rejects Islam Makhachev’s claim that Ilia Topuria priced himself out of White House bout
Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria have different stories about why their fight didn’t happen in June. Topuria believes it was an injury to Makhachev that…
Manager pushes back on Islam Makhachev’s claims about Ilia Topuria super-fight
Malki Kawa, the manager of Ilia Topuria, has responded to recent claims from Islam Makhachev about why their June fight fell through. Makhachev has said…
Islam Makhachev claims Ilia Topuria is to blame for White House fight falling through
There were discussions about Islam Makhachev potentially fighting Ilia Topuria at the White House in June. Makhachev has also been kept out of action due…
Arman Tsarukyan hints he could become friends with Ilia Topuria amid ongoing feud
Arman Tsarukyan has suggested his rivalry with Ilia Topuria may not last forever. The lightweight contender opened the door to a different dynamic despite their…
