UFC, Ilia Topuria and Featherweight Title

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Ilia Topuria is vacating the UFC featherweight championship and making way for a new chapter in his career. We discuss on “Spinning Back Clique.”
Dustin Poirier Says 'Respectful' Ilia Topuria Deserves Immediate UFC Lightweight Title Shot
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier says Ilia Topuria deserves an immediate shot at Islam Makhachev after vacating his featherweight crown.
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 Title, Volkanovski-Lopes Fight for Belt; UFC 315 Card Revealed
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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.
UFC 314: Ilia Topuria vacates UFC featherweight title, Volkanovski vs. Lopes title bout headlines slew of announcements
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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,
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. 'El Matador' is currently riding arguably the greatest two-fight win streak in UFC history,
Report Reveals UFC’s Preferred Plans For Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria, And Charles Oliveira’s Next Fights
Many assume Islam Makhachev will defend his title against Ilia Topuria in the summer. However, a new report suggests the
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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 ...
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Bisping Says Missing Out On Ilia Topuria Rematch Is ‘Perfect’ For Alexander Volkanovski: ‘He’s No Spring Chicken’
Michael Bisping believes Ilia Topuria’s move to lightweight has created the perfect opportunity for Alexander Volkanovski to reclaim the featherweight title at UFC 314.
Dana White: UFC didn't ask Ilia Topuria to vacate title; Islam Makhachev fight not guaranteed
Topuria, 28, now heads to the perpetually stacked lightweight division to dethrone the champion, Uncrowned's pound-for-pound ...
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Team Ilia Topuria Denies Contender Match In The Lightweight Division: “Wants Championship Fight”
Team Ilia Topuria rejects a contender match in the lightweight division, insisting on a championship fight 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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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 ...
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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.
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 ...