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Islam Makhachev coach welcomes Ilia Topuria fight

Sports Illustrated · 1h

Ilia Topuria doesn't deserve Islam Makhachev title fight says Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov suggests submission artist Charles Oliveira would be a fair fight for Ilia Topuria, favoring the featherweight champ in his lightweight debut. "If you move up and he beat somebody like Charles, of course [title shot]. I think Ilia can beat [Oliveira]," Nurmagomedov said.

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.

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 defense.

Ilia Topuria, Cormier and Lightweight

MMA Junkie · 10h

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.

Total Pro Sports · 2h

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.

Give Me Sport on MSN · 23h

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.

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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.

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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 ...

‘You fight when we tell you to fight’… Dan Hooker shares theory on Ilia Topuria giving up featherweight title

UFC lightweight contender, Dan Hooker believes the UFC stripped Ilia Topuria of his featherweight title as a show of power ...

SB Nation on MSN18h

Diego Lopes reacts to Ilia Topuria vacating title, says UFC changed rules on double-champ status

Diego Lopes reveals some new UFC rules for champions, and reacts to Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title.

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

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UFC 314: Ilia Topuria vacates UFC featherweight title, Volkanovski vs. Lopes title bout headlines slew of announcements

Michael Chandler returns against Paddy Pimblett and Bellator legend Patricio Pitbull makes his UFC debut against Yair ...

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 ...

Former UFC double champion explains what Ilia Topuria should’ve done differently following title vacation

After Ilia Topuria vacated the UFC featherweight title earlier this week, his decision has been questioned by Daniel Cormier ...

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.

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