US EditionDustin Poirier Praises Ilia Topuria but Cautions Him About Jumping up to Welterweight to Fight Islam Makhachev
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Dustin Poirier Backs Ilia Topuria to Knock Out Islam Makhachev
Dustin Poirier was humble enough to admit that he’s an Ilia Topuria fan. After seeing his jaw-dropping victories against massive names like Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and Charles Oliveira successively, people are taking him more seriously. Ilia Topuria’s next aim is to fight Islam Makhachev at any weight class. Dana White has already expressed his readiness to arrange the super fight. According to Dustin Poirier, Topuria has a chanc…
Dustin Poirier praises Ilia Topuria but cautions him about jumping up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Ilia Topuria made quite a statement with his jaw-dropping knockout over Charles Oliveira to become lightweight champion at UFC 317 and even Dustin Poirier admits he was impressed. Ahead of his retirement fight on Saturday at UFC 318, the former interim title holder heaped high praise on Topuria and his ability to pack so much power behind his punches that he delivered such an emphatic finish. Poir…
Justin Gaethje Details The Probable Contenders For Ilia Topuria’s Lightweight Title Next
Ilia Topuria (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images) and Justin Gaethje (Photo by Stephen R. Sylvanie/Imagn Images) Justin Gaethje has been looking to make a significant comeback in the title scenario. After his brutal knockout against Max Holloway at UFC 300, Gaethje suffered a severe career setback. Many opined that the former ‘BMF’ champion might be unable to recover from the loss. However, Gaethje clawed his way back up with proper rest and …
Bryce Mitchell is still reeling from his loss to UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Mitchell (17-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) was submitted by Topuria in their featherweight bout at UFC 282 in December 2022. Mitchell later revealed that he was battling the flu and couldn’t perform to his full potential. “The Ilia fight is the only one that still infuriates me to this day. But you live and you learn, and there’s nothing I can do but bring my best in the n…
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