Ilia Topuria wants UFC ‘pound-for-pound’ belt to set up superfight against Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria hopes to bring a new type of title to the UFC.
Yardbarker

Ilia Topuria proposes new UFC belt for Islam Makhachev bout despite welterweight plan

Ilia Topuria believes a future inaugural title fight against Islam Makhachev is a possibility. While an appearance at the White House event may not be on the cards just yet, Topuria is still expected ...

Ilia Topuria acuses Islam Makhachev of ducking him for UFC Freedom 250

Ilia Topuria is convinced that Islam Makhachev is running from him.
BJ Penn

Ian Machado Garry claims Islam Makhachev is ‘faking’ a hand injury that postpones potential UFC title fight

UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry believes Islam Makhachev is intentionally postponing a potential title fight showdown.

Ian Machado Garry: UFC champ Islam Makhachev making up injury excuses

Ian Machado Garry has taken aim at Islam Makhachev as he continues to vie for a title shot. Makhachev (28-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC) ...

Islam Makhachev denies outweighing Dustin Poirier in 2024 title fight

Islam Makhachev says there was no weight discrepancy between him and Dustin Poirier when they fought.
Fox Sports

Jack Della Maddalena, Islam Makhachev face off for welterweight crown in main event at UFC 322

NEW YORK (AP) — Jack Della Maddalena felt on top of the world when he won the UFC 170-pound title in his first shot at the belt. Reigning atop the division is one thing in MMA. Staying on top, well, ...