Now they’re saying Ilia Topuria might not get a crack at Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title, at least not right away. “They,” in this case, being UFC CEO Dana White, who was asked about ...

Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG UFC featherweight star Ilia Topuria officially vacated his belt at 145 pounds and now seeks a super-fight with Islam Makhachev, the juggernaut champion of the heavier ...

Farewell, UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. Hello ... Then he defended it with a third-round knockout of Max Holloway. Now he’s leaving that belt behind to chase bigger game at ...

As a result, former champ (and foe of Topuria's) Alexander Volkanovski will now fight Diego Lopes for ... "I don't know, but I wish good luck to both. Ilia Topuria is vacating the featherweight ...

Now, imagine injecting one of the UFC’s most ... When we announce it, you won't believe it. Get ready. — Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) March 6, 2025 Meanwhile, Topuria continues to tease his ...

Now they’re saying Ilia Topuria might not get a crack at Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title, at least not right away. “They,” in this case, being UFC CEO Dana White, who was asked about it after ...