Michael Chandler calls UFC champ Ilia Topuria ‘the most skilled guy in mixed martial arts’
Michael Chandler had high praise for UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) awaits his…
Paddy Pimblett vows to humble Ilia Topuria, ‘bring him crashing down to earth’
Paddy Pimblett has the utmost confidence that he’s the man to beat UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Topuria…
Arman Tsarukyan is “the biggest challenge” for Ilia Topuria, per Kyle Nelson
Arman Tsarukyan is someone who could present a stiff test for Ilia Topuria according to a recently victorious…
Javier Mendez on Ilia Topuria: “He’s Got The Best Boxing In MMA’ And Explains Why ‘You’d Need To Work Your Kicks, Angles With Him’
Ilia Topuria has become one of the most feared competitors in MMA, quickly climbing the ranks with his…
Ilia Topuria Drops Update on Next Fight
After emerging from his lightweight title fight with Charles Oliveira unscathed, Ilia Topuria initially sought a quick turnaround…
MMA pound-for-pound rankings (Oct. 2025): Alex Pereira rockets back into elite company after UFC 320
Alex Pereira took a little sojourn from the pound-for-pound rankings after losing his title to Magomed Ankalaev in…
Youssef Zalal: Finishing Josh Emmett will get me UFC title shot, or into conversation
LAS VEGAS – Caution: Youssef Zalal may be closer than he appears. Zalal (17-5-1 MMA, 7-3-1 UFC) steps…
Stephen Thompson surprisingly names former opponent among legends in list of MMA’s greatest strikers
Stephen Thompson recently used his striking expertise to bring MMA’s best stand-up fighters together. This weekend, one of…
Dustin Poirier makes case against ‘rushed’ Paddy Pimblett title shot vs. Ilia Topuria
Dustin Poirier isn’t keen to see Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett just yet. Former interim UFC lightweight champion…
Sean O’Malley picks Ilia Topuria over Jon Jones, GSP in UFC GOAT debate
Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley believes Ilia Topuria has already cemented himself as the greatest fighter in…
Ilia Topuria Shocks Fans With Surprise Gym Appearance While Teasing Future Visits
I am a dedicated MMA and Boxing content writer at The Playoffs. I was instantly hooked on MMA…
Alexandre Pantoja advises Charles Oliveira make 170-pound move: ‘The cut may be too much’
Alexandre Pantoja wants to see Charles Oliveira make a major change after his title loss to Ilia Topuria.…