Alexander Volkanovski, Topuria and the featherweight title

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.
Ilia Topuria Vacates Title, Volkanovski-Lopes Fight for Belt; UFC 315 Card Revealed
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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.
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,
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.
Alexander Volkanovski's coach: Ilia Topuria following Conor McGregor's path with lightweight move
Volkanovski’s head coach, Joe Lopez, thinks Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is following the footsteps of the sport’s biggest ...
Diego Lopes 'surprised' by UFC 314 title bout but expects a 'better' version of Alexander Volkanovski
Diego Lopes meteoric ascent up the featherweight ranks comes to a head when he battles Alexander Volkanovski for the vacant ...
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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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"Makes a few more million dollars" - Michael Bisping outlines "perfect scenario" for Alexander Volkanovski after Ilia Topuria's lightweight move
Michael Bisping explained his "perfect scenario" for Alexander Volkanovski to close out his legendary fighting career.
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 ...
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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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Alexander Volkanovski's coach believes Ilia Topuria is following "same path" as Conor McGregor, talks 'The Great' potentially rematching 'El Matador'
Ilia Topuria recently vacated his UFC featherweight title in pursuit of lightweight championship glory. According to ...