Topuria accused Makhachev of ‘running away’ in response, sparking a war of words on social media. According to one former UFC title challenger, though, there is only one “real” rivalry in MMA — and it’s not Topuria and Makhachev’s.

Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is unbeaten in his professional MMA career and is coming off back-to-back knockouts of featherweight greats Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. While Pimblett (23-3 MMA, 7-0 UFC) credits Topuria for his accolades, he thinks timing played a major factor in his success.

Ilia Topuria's pursuit of the lightweight title against Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 is marked by a surprising split with his longtime coaches, Jorge a

UFC veteran blasts Islam Makhachev for “running away” from Ilia Topuria, stirring controversy over a potential champ vs. champ showdown.

UFC commentator Jon Anik says Justin Gaethje was irate at Topuria vs Oliveira match-up - Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira will clash over the vacant lightweight title in June

Topuria has officially left Climent Club. Here’s who he’ll be working with as he prepares to fight Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight title.

Ilia Topuria is set to battle Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title after Islam Makhachev's move to welterweight. Aleksandre Topuria, Ilia

A top UFC lightweight contender takes aim at Ilia Topuria ahead of UFC 317, teasing a fierce future showdown with a bold message.