Michael Bisping: Ilia Topuria vacating featherweight title 'perfect scenario' for Alexander Volkanovski
Michael Bisping thinks Ilia Topuria leaving featherweight worked out well for Alexander Volkanovski. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) decided to vacate his 145-pound title for a move up to lightweight after back-to-back knockouts of Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) and Max Holloway.
Dana White Explains Ilia Topuria’s Title Relinquishment, What’s Next for the Featherweight Star?
Dana White explains Ilia Topuria’s title relinquishment and how there's no guarantee that he will fight Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title.
Dustin Poirier Backs Ilia Topuria For ‘Right Off The Bat’ Title Shot Against Islam Makhachev
Dustin Poirier believes Ilia Topuria should fight champion Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title immediately after vacating his featherweight belt.
Diego Lopes says Ilia Topuria vacating title after UFC's 'very clear' message
Diego Lopes says UFC’s reenforced stance against champ-vs.-champ fights led to Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title.
Dustin Poirier weighs-in on if Ilia Topuria deserves title shot vs. Islam Makhachev
Perennial contender Dustin Poirier has weighed in on Ilia Topuria's lightweight move. The former UFC interim lightweight champion used to be a featherweight like Topuria, moving up to 155lbs after a 2014 loss to Conor McGregor before hitting his stride in the years that followed.
Dana White Shuts Down Rumors About Forcing Ilia Topuria To Vacate UFC Featherweight Title
Dana White dismisses rumors about the UFC forcing Ilia Topuria to vacate the featherweight title, calling the speculation completely false.
UFC 314: Ilia Topuria vacates featherweight title, Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes to battle for belt
Alexander Volkanovski can become UFC featherweight champion again without avenging his loss to Ilia Topuria. UFC CEO Dana White announced Wednesday evening that Volkanovski will fight Diego Lopes for the vacant title at UFC 314.
Ilia Topuria Vacates Featherweight Title, New Title Fight Set For UFC 314
Ilia Topuria has decided to depart the UFC featherweight division, and former champ Alexander Volkanovski is set to fight for the vacant title at UFC 314.
Dana White: UFC didn't ask Ilia Topuria to vacate title, Islam Makhachev fight not guaranteed
Ilia Topuria appeared destined to add his name to the list of all-time great UFC featherweight champions after back-to-back knockout wins over Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway in 2024. Instead,
Paddy Pimblett hits out at Ilia Topuria: "He's a dwarf, he'll be the ruin of his career..."
The Englishman, who is in the lightweight division, does not share the 'Matador's' idea of moving up to the 155-pound category. A 'rivalry' that seemed to be a thing of the past and now, with Ilia ...
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Ilia Topuria warned of ‘the downfall of his career’ by Paddy Pimblett amid bitter feud
Topuria fought as low as a bantamweight on the regional circuit, where he won the vacant Cage Warriors bantamweight belt. After a short stint at featherweight in BRAVE CF, he debuted in the UFC and ...
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Dustin Poirier wants to see Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: ‘Doing it the right way’
Dustin Poirier believes Ilia Topuria should receive a crack at the UFC lightweight title right away.
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UFC Analyst Cited Ilia Topuria Moving Up In Weight As A ‘Blessing’ For Alexander Volkanovski
A UFC analyst calls Ilia Topuria moving up in weight a "blessing" for Alexander Volkanovski, sparking debate among MMA fans.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov's dismissal of Ilia Topuria's title chances are wrong, claims UFC legend
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't believe Ilia Topuria is deserving of a lightweight title shot, but one UFC legend doesn't agree. ...
UFC fans concerned for Ilia Topuria and Khamzat Chimaev as shocking stat emerges
Undefeated UFC fighters are dropping like flies in 2025 and fans are taking notice. Jean Matsumoto’s defeat at UFC Seattle on Saturday marked the 11th time this year that an undefeated fighter has ...
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Ariel Helwani Suggests UFC Waiting on Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena Winner to Book Ilia Topuria
Ariel Helwani believes that the reason the UFC hasn't booked Ilia Topuria for his next fight is because they are waiting on ...
Daniel Cormier surprised with Ilia Topuria's lightweight move: 'He's not a big guy'
Topuria has decided to vacate his UFC featherweight title for a move up to lightweight. Cormier thinks Topuria, who competed ...