His knockout victories over Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway ... Topuria’s punching power but pointed out Makhachev’s significant size advantage. Weighing in on the matchup, he said ...

Islam Makhachev was advised by ex-UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman to dismiss all semblance of Islamic brotherhood and move up to challenge the division's current champion, Belal Muhammad.

The last time Volkanovski was seen in action, he was knocked out by Topuria at UFC 298 in February 2024. The defeat put the ...

Makhachev is known for his grappling and has the size advantage ... like when he struggled to take and hold down Alexander Volkanovski. Let’s look at each combatant’s fighter profile.

Skilled matchup: Makhachev's size vs Topuria's aggressiveness makes ... Champion crowned in a massive fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopez, though plans for Ilia have now been ...

Pimblett’s reference to Volkanovski losing by “head kick” related to the latter’s second defeat by Makhachev ... Pimblett’s jibes at Topuria’s size, the unbeaten “El Matador ...

This has caused quite a disagreement between the teams as Topuria’s manager has hit back, reminding them of how close Makhachev’s first fight against Alexander Volkanovski was. Poirier was one ...

At 6-foot-3, Ankalaev proved he had the size to stand with Pereira and much ... 311 in January just one day prior due to a back injury, Makhachev made quick work of late replacement Renato ...