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Islam Makhachev is tired of Ilia Topuria’s ‘made-up stories’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:54:17 +0000

Two-division UFC titleholder and current UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev claims that a super fight against lightweight champion Ilia Topuria did not get booked for the UFC Freedom 250 fight card at the White House because Topuria ‘pulled out’ of the fight negotiations. In a recent interview, Topuria accused Makhachev of refusing to fight him at the White House event

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Islam Makhachev fires back at Ilia Topuria: ‘We both know who chickened out’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:10:59 +0000

The war of words between UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev and lightweight titleholder Ilia Topuria continues to head up. Topuria headlines the UFC event at the White House on June 14 against interim titleholder Justin Gaethje , but would rather be facing Makhachev

Ilia Topuria accuses Islam Makhachev of ducking White House matchup

BAD MMA News — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:09:14 +0000

Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria headlines the UFC event at the White House on June 14 against interim titleholder Justin Gaethje , but he wanted to take on welterweight champion Islam Makhachev instead. When Topuria relinquished his featherweight title to move up to the lightweight division, he was not only chasing two-division UFC champion status, he was chasing a fight against Makhachev. During the same timeframe, Makhachev vacated his lightweight title and moved up to the welterweight division seeking two-division UFC champion accolades.

Ilia Topuria accuses Islam Makhachev of ducking White House matchup – MMA Weekly

Islam Makhachev welcomes Ilia Topuria fight at UFC White House

BAD MMA News — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:05:54 +0000

Islam Makhachev has once again stated an interest in facing Ilia Topuria at the UFC White House. Since the announcement of the White House card, there has been much speculation as to who will be selected to represent the company on the grandest stage of all.

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Islam Makhachev welcomes Ilia Topuria fight at UFC White House

BAD MMA News — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:05:54 +0000

Islam Makhachev has once again stated an interest in facing Ilia Topuria at the UFC White House.

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Dillon Danis brawls with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team | VIDEO

BAD MMA News — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:55:53 +0000

UFC 322 was a night to remember. Many talking points emerged after the event, as a new champion was crowned, a reigning queen showed her dominance , several contenders put on career-defining performances, and Dillon Danis was permanently banned from attending any UFC event. Wherever Danis goes, controversy often follows. That remained the case on Saturday night when the 32-year-old was amongst the audience that witnessed Islam Makhachev capture a title in a second division, a feat achieved by few inside the octagon.

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Ilia Topuria reacts to ‘most boring’ Islam Makhachev winning UFC welterweight title

BAD MMA News — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:32:35 +0000

Former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev vacated his 155-pound championship to move up to the welterweight division and challenge Jack Della Maddalena . For his legacy, Makhachev was chasing double-champ status. The welterweight title fight headlined Saturday’s UFC 322 fight card at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Dagestani dominated Della Maddalena to join the exclusive club of fighters who have achieved championships in two UFC divisions

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UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev Ceremonial Weigh-In Video

BAD MMA News — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:35:44 +0000

The athletes competing on Saturday’s UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev fight card at Madison Square Garden officially weighed in on Friday morning. At 5 p.m. ET, the fighters will take part in the event’s ceremonial weigh-in in front of spectators.

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Islam Makhachev ‘feeling comfortable’ at welterweight heading into UFC 322

BAD MMA News — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:20:32 +0000

Islam Makhachev vacated his 155-pound championship to move up to the welterweight division in pursuit of a second UFC division title. The Khabib Nurmagomedov protege headlines Saturday’s UFC 322 fight card at Madison Square Garden in New York against welterweight titleholder Jack Della Maddalena. Makhachev put on pounds for the welterweight move and feels comfortable with the added mass. “I’m not like big for welterweight, but sure I’m not small,” Makhachev told TNT Fight Sports . “I gained weight.

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Watch Jack Della Maddalena defeat Belal Muhammad to capture UFC gold

BAD MMA News — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 02:10:10 +0000

Jack Della Maddalena entered the UFC 315 title fight against then-champion Belal Muhammad riding an incredible 17-fight winning streak. He defeating Muhammad to extend his winning streak and capture the 170-pound world title in front of nearly 20,000 spectators at the Bell Centre in Montreal. “JDM” puts his title on the line for the first time in the UFC 322 main event on Nov

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