Tag

Ilia Topuria

All articles tagged with #ilia topuria

sports10 days ago•4 min saved

Brown questions if UFC can deliver a record White House card without McGregor

Matt Brown questions UFC’s plan for a mega White House card on June 14, arguing the roster lacks enough star power—especially without Conor McGregor—to live up to the hype and doubting a six- to seven-fight lineup could be the biggest ever. He also questions a Jones-Pereira main event, notes the scarcity of top American stars for the event, and suggests Gaethje vs. Topuria might be the strongest matchup, though it may still fall short of expectations.

via MMA Fighting|

#conor-mcgregor #ilia-topuria #jon-jones

sports24 days ago•3 min saved

Volkanovski puzzled by Silva's Topuria training plan after UFC 325 win

Alexander Volkanovski expressed confusion over featherweight contender Jean Silva's plan to train with Ilia Topuria to 'break' him, a remark tied to Silva's post-UFC 325 comments after Volkanovski dominated Diego Lopes to extend his 145-pound title reign. Silva had unfollowed Volkanovski's teammate Mauricio Ruffy amid the drama, and Volkanovski labeled Silva's move as 'butthurt.' He also reiterated interest in facing Movsar Evloev next, though UFC scheduling appears to line up Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy instead.

via Bloody Elbow|

#ilia-topuria #jean-silva #movsar-evloev

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Legends Lead 3-1 as Gaethje Vows to Avenge Holloway and Chase Undisputed Gold

Justin Gaethje says the legends lead 3-1 in the lightweight division after beating Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 and vows to avenge Max Holloway’s loss to Ilia Topuria, as he eyes the undisputed title and keeps the veteran-vs-rising-contender storyline alive.

via Bloody Elbow|

#ilia-topuria #justin-gaethje #max-holloway

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Danis and Topuria Roast Pimblett After UFC 324 Defeat

Dillon Danis and Ilia Topuria joined in mocking Paddy Pimblett after Pimblett’s loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, continuing a long-running social-media feud and spotlighting Pimblett’s hype around his UFC presence.

via Bloody Elbow|

#dillon-danis #ilia-topuria #justin-gaethje

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Topuria Trolls Pimblett, Doubts Gaethje Collision Ahead

Ilia Topuria smeared Paddy Pimblett on social media after UFC 324, calling him a "little sausage" and saying Justin Gaethje is "screwed no matter what" if they fight; Topuria remains the lightweight champion who hasn’t defended the belt, while Gaethje has floated a title-unification bout for a June UFC event.

via Bleacher Report|

#ilia-topuria #justin-gaethje #mma

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Topuria Roasts Pimblett, Targets Lightweight Title Unification with Gaethje

Ilia Topuria publicly taunted Paddy Pimblett after Pimblett’s five-round loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, mocking Pimblett’s payday and declaring readiness to pursue a Lightweight title unification with Gaethje—potentially at a historic UFC White House event, contingent on Topuria’s ongoing divorce proceedings.

via MMA Mania|

#ilia-topuria #justin-gaethje #mma

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Gaethje's Win Sparks White House Headliner Talk with Topuria

Justin Gaethje dominated Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 to seize interim lightweight gold, notch a Fight of the Night bonus, and position himself for a lightweight unification showdown with Ilia Topuria — potentially headlining a Paramount+ UFC White House event later this year as scheduling and Topuria’s availability shape the card.

via New York Post|

#gaethje #ilia-topuria #mma

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Topuria taunts Pimblett after UFC 324, eyes Gaethje clash

After UFC 324's Gaethje-Pimblett bout, Ilia Topuria mocked Pimblett on social media with a 'little sausage' jab and declared Gaethje 'screwed' while signaling a future clash; Arman Tsarukyan also ripped Pimblett in a separate post, setting the stage for ongoing welterlightweight drama.

via Bloody Elbow|

#ilia-topuria #justin-gaethje #mma

sports1 month ago•10 min saved

Pimblett Aims To Turn Hype Into Gold Against Gaethje at UFC 324

Paddy Pimblett fights Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 in a crossroads bout that could spark his title run. Pimblett is now more mature after marriage and fatherhood, has overcome injuries and weight-cut issues, and is 7-0 in the UFC with key finishes. A win would keep him in the title picture and could set up future bouts with Ilia Topuria, as the UFC moves into its Paramount era with Pimblett eyeing a larger role and a potential rise as a new era face.

via CBS Sports|

#ilia-topuria #interim-lightweight-title #justin-gaethje

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Divorce Clouds Ilia Topuria's UFC Comeback

Ilia Topuria's return is clouded by a highly public divorce, and Matt Brown warns the lightweight king could stumble if he's not in the right headspace, explaining how stress and cortisol can blunt sleep, recovery and performance. With no timetable for his comeback and an interim title fight looming, UFC president Dana White has offered cautious, non-committal statements, leaving Topuria's future in flux despite his elite talent.

via MMA Fighting|

#comeback #divorce #ilia-topuria

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Ilia Topuria Responds to Legal and Personal Allegations Amid UFC Hiatus

UFC champion Ilia Topuria addressed false media reports claiming he was summoned for domestic abuse, clarifying that the court summons was related to a family matter involving his daughter and denying any abuse allegations, while also discussing his recent personal and professional life.,

via MMA Fighting|

#court-summons #domestic-abuse #ilia-topuria

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Ilia Topuria Responds to Allegations and Legal Developments Amid UFC Hiatus

Ilia Topuria, UFC lightweight champion, addresses false media reports claiming he was summoned to court over domestic violence, clarifying the situation involves family legal matters related to his daughter and denying any abuse allegations, amid ongoing personal issues and a UFC hiatus.

via Bloody Elbow|

#domestic-violence #ilia-topuria #media-controversy

entertainment1 month ago•1 min saved

Ilia Topuria's Legal Battles and Joe Rogan's Involvement in Court Cases

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is scheduled to appear in court in Spain over allegations of domestic violence filed by his estranged wife, with Joe Rogan also named in the complaint for sharing a doctored image of her; the court will focus on custody issues for their daughter, and Topuria has taken a leave of absence from fighting.

via MMA Mania|

#court-case #domestic-violence #entertainment

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

2026 Outlook for the Lightweight Division

The 2026 UFC lightweight division is centered around champion Ilia Topuria, who recently moved up from featherweight and secured the title with a first-round knockout. The division features a mix of veterans like Gaethje and Oliveira, and rising contenders such as Benoît Saint Denis and Rafael Fiziev, with ongoing drama and potential matchups shaping an exciting year ahead.

via UFC.com|

#2026-preview #ilia-topuria #lightweight-division

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

UFC Stars Eyeing Title Shots and Super Fights Post-UFC 322

Dana White indicated that a superfight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria is a possibility in the future, with both fighters expressing interest, although they must first navigate their upcoming bouts in their respective weight classes. The fight is highly anticipated and considered one of the biggest in MMA, with Khabib Nurmagomedov also endorsing its significance.

via Bloody Elbow|

#dana-white #ilia-topuria #islam-makhachev