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Makhachev claims Topuria’s $20 million demand derailed UFC dream bout
sports22 days ago

Makhachev claims Topuria’s $20 million demand derailed UFC dream bout

Islam Makhachev says a potential unification fight with Ilia Topuria collapsed after Topuria’s camp reportedly demanded around $20 million, an eight-figure payout the UFC wouldn’t meet; Topuria’s manager gave a different account, but Makhachev maintains the talks ended due to the big payday and insists his hand injury wasn’t the reason. The White House event ended with Topuria losing to Justin Gaethje, and Makhachev is now set to defend his title against Ian Garry at UFC 330 on Aug. 15.

via MMA Fighting|
#ilia-topuria#islam-makhachev#mma
Makhachev-Garry headlines UFC 330 as Dern meets Robertson for strawweight gold
ufc-news24 days ago

Makhachev-Garry headlines UFC 330 as Dern meets Robertson for strawweight gold

UFC 330 (Aug. 15, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia) will feature Islam Makhachev defending his welterweight title in a five-round main event vs. No. 1 Ian Garry on Paramount+, with Mackenzie Dern putting her 115-pound belt on the line against No. 5 Gillian Robertson in the co-main. Makhachev moved up from lightweight to capture the crown and carries a historic win streak, while Garry has won back-to-back against ranked foes. Dern has surged in the strawweight division, and Robertson has won five straight, including a win over Amanda Lemos. Expect additional UFC 330 fight announcements soon.

via MMA Mania|
#gillian-robertson#ian-garry#islam-makhachev
Makhachev-Garry Headline UFC 330; Dern Challenges Robertson for Strawweight in Philly
sports24 days ago

Makhachev-Garry Headline UFC 330; Dern Challenges Robertson for Strawweight in Philly

Dana White announced UFC 330 in Philadelphia for August 15, featuring Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry as the main event for the welterweight title and Mackenzie Dern defending her strawweight belt against Gillian Robertson in the co-main. The card will be at Xfinity Mobile Arena and streamed on Paramount+, with White praising Philly’s fans.

via UFC.com|
#islam-makhachev#mackenzie-dern#mma
Makhachev set to defend welterweight crown vs Garry at UFC 330, Dern vs Robertson in co-main
sports25 days ago

Makhachev set to defend welterweight crown vs Garry at UFC 330, Dern vs Robertson in co-main

UFC 330 will feature Islam Makhachev defending the welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry in the Aug. 15 main event at Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena, with Mackenzie Dern defending her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main; the card also includes Erin Blanchfield vs Jasmine Jasudavicius in a key women's flyweight bout.

via MMA Fighting|
#gillian-robertson#ian-machado-garry#islam-makhachev
Prates eyes Brown’s KO crown as Makhachev looms
sports2 months ago

Prates eyes Brown’s KO crown as Makhachev looms

Carlos Prates extended his knockout streak to seven with a win over Jack Della Maddalena, tying him for fifth in UFC welterweight knockouts and positioning him to challenge Matt Brown’s all-time record. Brown, on The Fighter vs. The Writer, said he’d be honored if Prates pursued the record and praised Prates’ diverse striking. The piece notes Prates’ back-to-back KO wins over former champions and discusses Islam Makhachev as the looming obstacle at welterweight, with Brown predicting Makhachev would likely beat Garry, Prates, and Morales and urging an active title-defense schedule that could set up future matchups such as Topuria.

via MMA Fighting|
#carlos-prates#islam-makhachev#mma
Cormier: Carlos Prates championship-ready after Perth performance
mma2 months ago

Cormier: Carlos Prates championship-ready after Perth performance

Daniel Cormier praised Carlos Prates after Prates dominated former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena with a third‑round stoppage at UFC Perth, saying Prates is championship‑ready and on a short list for a welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev. Prates has rebounded from an earlier loss to Ian Garry and continued to rack up knockouts and bonuses, but the 170‑pound division remains crowded, with Garry still favored to challenge Makhachev while Prates isn’t ruled out.

via MMA Fighting|
#carlos-prates#daniel-cormier#islam-makhachev
Prates Dominates Maddalena in Perth, Eyes on Title as Makhachev Signals Garry Bout
sports2 months ago

Prates Dominates Maddalena in Perth, Eyes on Title as Makhachev Signals Garry Bout

Carlos Prates delivered a flawless performance to overwhelm Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth, earning a likely No. 1 ranking in welterweight and setting up a potential title showdown. Islam Makhachev congratulated Prates with a playful Nutella cake jab, while buzz grows around a Makhachev–Ian Garry title clash (potentially at UFC 330 in Philadelphia); Prates has called dibs on the winner, with contenders like Michael Morales and Ilia Topuria also in the mix.

via Bloody Elbow|
#carlos-prates#islam-makhachev#jack-della-maddalena
Topuria’s Camp says Islam Makhachev was never option for UFC White House; Gaethje was the chosen fight
sports3 months ago

Topuria’s Camp says Islam Makhachev was never option for UFC White House; Gaethje was the chosen fight

Ilia Topuria’s manager Malki Kawa says Islam Makhachev was never an actual option for the UFC White House card; negotiations ultimately centered on a Gaethje fight after Makhachev was sidelined by an injury, with Topuria still eyeing a future showdown with Makhachev and ongoing talks about pay and terms.

via MMA Fighting|
#ilia-topuria#islam-makhachev#justin-gaethje
Makhachev’s team shuts down Topuria superfight; summer welterweight title defense already lined up
sports3 months ago

Makhachev’s team shuts down Topuria superfight; summer welterweight title defense already lined up

Islam Makhachev’s manager says a potential champ-champ bout with Ilia Topuria never got close, as the UFC shifted toward a summer welterweight title defense while Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the lightweight unification is set for June 14. There was talk of stripping Topuria to crown an undisputed 170-pound champ with Gaethje vs. Arman Tsarukyan if the Topuria fight didn’t happen, and the UFC is expected to announce the actual challenger for Makhachev’s 170-pound title in mid-2026, with names like Ian Garry, Michael Morales, or Kamaru Usman floated.

via MMA Fighting|
#ilia-topuria#islam-makhachev#mma