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Islam Makhachev: Paddy Pimblett Not a 'Big Challenge' for Ilia Topuria

Islam Makhachev doesn't think Paddy Pimblett deserves the next lightweight title shot. While Arman Tsarukyan was the No.1 ...
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Islam Makhachev not sure who’s next for Ilia Topuria, but ‘not Paddy Pimblett’

The former UFC lightweight champion was asked about who he expects Ilia Topuria—who claimed the 155-pound title in ...

Islam Makhachev laughs off Paddy Pimblett title claims as he picks Ilia Topuria’s next challenger

Islam Makhachev believes Paddy Pimblett poses no threat to Ilia Topuria’s lightweight title throne. Makhachev, a former UFC ...
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Islam Makhachev Claims Ilia Topuria Is Avoiding Arman Tsarukyan Fight

The UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is very selective of his opponents; if a fight is not his worth, he won’t shy away from dismissing it. Arman Tsarukyan happens to be one of the contenders ...
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Islam Makhachev Believes Arman Tsarukyan Should Get Next UFC Title Shot

Islam Makhachev believes Arman Tsarukyan is the most deserving lightweight contender. | Getty/UFC Islam Makhachev considers former foe Arman Tsarukyan the most deserving lightweight ...
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Islam Makhachev Accuses Ilia Topuria of Ducking Toughest Rival Arman Tsarukyan

Tsarukyan was originally scheduled to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 311, but withdrew due to a sudden back injury. Following that, UFC CEO Dana White punished the Armenian fighter, insisting he ...
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‘It’s no secret’… Islam Makhachev accuses Ilia Topuria of ducking contender Khabib Nurmagomedov is sure will beat him

Islam Makhachev has once more hit out at bitter rival Ilia Topuria, blasting him for intentionally avoiding one of the biggest threats to his lightweight run. Booking his own return to action in ...