Dana White adds, “I think everyone wants to see that fight,” referring specifically to Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria.

Ilia Topuria prepares to corner his brother Aleksandre Topuria at UFC Qatar, aiming to guide him to a dominant victory.

Paddy Pimblett claims Ilia Topuria has been presented a bout agreement to defend his UFC lightweight title, but is dragging his feet.

After Charles Oliveira's emotional submission win over Mateusz Gamrot last Saturday, which reminded everyone that the soon-to-be 36-year-old "Do Bronx" has still got it in a major way, the UFC's lightweight division couldn't be anymore red hot or unpredictable at the moment.

The praise keeps pouring down on Ilia Topuria. The latest to shower the UFC double champion with compliments is American fighter Michael Chandler — one of the most

Michael Chandler had high praise for UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) awaits his first title defense, which could come against either Justin Gaethje, Paddy Pimblett, or the winner of the UFC Fight Night 265 headliner between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker in Qatar.