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Diego Lopes says Ilia Topuria vacating title

MMA Junkie · 17h

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.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

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.

Bleacher Report · 2d

Ilia Topuria Vacates Title, Volkanovski-Lopes Fight for Belt; UFC 315 Card Revealed

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Ilia Topuria, MMA Fighting

MMA Junkie · 12h

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 as low as bantamweight early in his career, would be a fairly small lightweight in comparison to some of the top contenders.

Hosted on MSN · 21h

5 of the Likeliest Opponents Ilia Topuria Will Fight at Lightweight [Ranked]

In addition to announcing many exciting bouts, the UFC boss also announced that current UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria would vacate his featherweight belt and move up to the lightweight division.

Sports Illustrated · 1d

Islam Makhachev’s coach takes clear stance on potential Ilia Topuria fight

Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev welcomes all challengers, and that includes UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria.

Total Pro Sports4h

Daniel Cormier Doubts Ilia Topuria’s Weight Struggles, Surprised By Title Vacating Talk

Daniel Cormier questions Ilia Topuria’s weight struggles and expresses surprise over discussions about vacating the title.

Bloody Elbow11h

‘Let’s get the facts straight’… Ilia Topuria’s manager hits back at Islam Makhachev’s team for denying title fight

After Islam Makhachev's manager stated that they don't want to fight Ilia Topuria next, the Spaniard's manager has fired back ...

Islam Makhachev’s team not keen on fighting Ilia Topuria next after ‘El Matador’ vacates UFC gold

Islam Makhachev's head coach Jaiver Mendez explains why his fighter isn't keen on facing Ilia Topuria in his next title ...

Total Pro Sports1d

Islam Makhachev’s Coach Oozes Confidence After Issuing Ultimatum To Fight Ilia Topuria: “He’s A True Warrior”

Islam Makhachev’s coach exudes confidence after issuing an ultimatum to fight Ilia Topuria, calling him a “true warrior.” ...

Bloody Elbow23h

Islam Makhachev’s manager contradicts coach’s endorsement of potential Ilia Topuria super fight

Topuria will vacate the featherweight belt in favor of a lightweight title run once Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes ...

Joe Lopez believes Ilia Topuria is following the Conor McGregor model

Alexander Volkanovski's coach Joe Lopez believes Ilia Topuria is following the Conor McGregor model by moving to lightweight.

EssentiallySports on MSN1d

Ilia Topuria Threatens to Spoil Dustin Poirier's Retirement with UFC Move

UFC head honcho Dana White, in his signature no-nonsense style, sent shockwaves through the MMA world during his latest ...

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Ilia Topuria's lightweight jump is the stuff MMA legends are made of — if he can pull it off

Topuria could become an instant MMA great with his plan to vacate the UFC featherweight title and move up to lightweight.

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