“I’ll be seeing you soon”: Max Holloway reacts to UFC champion Ilia Topuria’s chilly callout response

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Max Holloway

After an impressive victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, Max Holloway wasted no time in challenging the reigning UFC featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria. Despite being present at the T-Mobile Arena when the new BMF champion issued a challenge, the Spaniard took a day to respond. However, his reply was met with a very cold … Read more

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Md Mahmud Islam is a diligent and committed writer for SportsZion, specializing in UFC and Boxing. With nearly 1.5 years of experience at the company, he is dedicated to enhancing the company's performance through his meticulous and eloquent articles.

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Jose Aldo unretires with shock UFC 301 announcement

Jose Aldo, via talkSPORT

Jose Aldo, via talkSPORT

Via talkSport

Jose Aldo, a UFC Hall of Famer, recently stunned the MMA community by announcing his comeback to the UFC Octagon for the UFC 301 card, set to occur in May, in his home country of Brazil. Aldo, regarded as one of the most polished Featherweights of his era, retired from MMA with one fight left … Read more

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Islam Makhachev shares candid thoughts on potential bout vs Dustin Poirier at UFC 302

UFC 284: Makhachev v Volkanovski

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Islam Makhachev of Russia battles Alex Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC lightweight championship fight during UFC 284 at RAC Arena on February 12, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Via Getty Images

With a fighting record of 25-1-0, Islam Makhachev is one of the top names in the UFC currently. As the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, Islam feels like the UFC doesn’t have a ‘worthy opponent’ for the lightweight title shot. However, after Dustin Poirier’s incredible knockout win over Benoit Saint in UFC 299, Makhachev has been … Read more

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Islam Makhachev reveals mixed plans for UFC 300 bout against Leon Edwards

Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev

Via Bloody Elbow

Islam Makhachev, the UFC Lightweight Champion of the world, recently shared that he was offered the Leon Edwards bout for UFC 300 but refused to take the fight. Islam had called out Leon earlier in 2023 after Edwards fought Colby Covington. Leon Edwards, the Welterweight champion of the world, has successfully defended his belt twice, … Read more

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Merab Dvalishvili ‘mad’ Sean O’Malley called out Ilia Topuria following UFC 299: “He’s just ignoring me since 2018”

Merab Dvalishvili

Merab mad at Sean

Via ES

Sean O’Malley is already an established name in the UFC, being the reigning Bantamweight Champion of the world as well as #6 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. After a successful title defense, O’Malley’s self-esteem is soaring as he’s ready to fight anyone and everyone. Sean has been toying with the idea of fighting against … Read more

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Petr Yan displays unreal resilience to stop Song Yadong at UFC 299

Petr Yan beats Song Yadong at UFC 299.

Via Asian MMA

UFC 299 is now in the books, marking a monumental success for the company. The Miami main card, which became the 4th highest-grossing event in UFC history, was kicked off by Petr Yan making his return against a hungry prospect in Song Yadong. This fight between the veteran and the rising star in the division … Read more

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Islam Makhachev vows to ‘smesh’ Justin Gaethje and inject Ilia Topuria with ‘dagestan growth medicine’ in potential bout

UFC Champion Islam Makhachev reveals plans for next title defense.

Via Sports Illustrated

Islam Makhachev, also known as the protege of the great Khabib Nurmagomedov, currently reigns supreme as the lightweight champion of the UFC. Beginning his UFC run in 2015, he quickly became the fighter most opponents avoided, dominating each of his rivals, similar to how Khabib used to do. Making it difficult for anyone to deny … Read more

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Who is Islam Makhachev’s next opponent? LW champ provides timeline for UFC return

Islam Makhachev is all set to make return in the UFC cage

Islam Makhachev is all set to make return in the UFC cage

Via The Sun

Islam Makhachev has already shown the world why he is the new face of the UFC’s lightweight division. After conquering the prime Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 last year in 2022, defending the belt in less than 3 months showcased how tough the Dagestanian fighter is. Many still doubted the legacy of Islam Makhachev, but … Read more

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Islam Makhachev sends stone-cold warning to Justin Gaethje after BMF champion demands Dana White for title shot

Islam Makhachev sends stone cold warning to BMF champion Justin Gaetheje

Islam Makhachev sends stone cold warning to BMF champion Justin Gaetheje

Via MMA News

Islam Makhachev is currently dominating the lightweight division of the UFC, continuing the legacy of Khabib Nurmagomedov. Makhachev hasn’t lost any bouts in the past 8 years in the UFC lightweight division and is now holding the UFC lightweight championship belt for the past year. After Islam won the fight against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC … Read more

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How much was Sean O’Malley’s UFC 292 PPV sales that stunned Aljamain Sterling?

Aljamain Sterling Shocked with Sean O'Malley PPVs sale at UFC 292

Aljamain Sterling Shocked with Sean O'Malley PPVs sale at UFC 292

Via MMA Fighting

Sean O’Malley achieved something on the night of UFC 292 that former bantamweight champions T.J. Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo couldn’t do. Sugar Sean defeated defending champion Aljamain Sterling via knockout in the second round of the fight. Aljo was on a nine-fight win streak and was aiming for his 10th win when ‘Sugar’ disrupted his … Read more

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