UFC, Ilia Topuria and Dustin Poirier

Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: UFC Fight Odds
Makhachev is the bigger fighter and cut significant weight to make the 155-pound limit. Topuria will also cut weight to make 155, but he will have a much easier process. Size matters much more in the UFC than in boxing, as the sport’s wrestling component is massive.
Dustin Poirier approves of Ilia Topuria getting immediate UFC title shot at lightweight
Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) relinquished his featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. With the belt now vacant, Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes will battle it out to crown a new champion at UFC 314 on April 12.
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 star Paddy Pimblett says Ilia Topuria's move to lightweight is a 'big mistake'
Ilia Topuria’s departure from the UFC featherweight division has been labeled a “big mistake” from one of the fighters who desperately wants to fight him in the
Paddy Pimblett makes bold prediction about Ilia Topuria's move to lightweight
Paddy Pimblett doesn’t see Ilia Topuria having success at lightweight. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) vacated his UFC featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Pimblett doubts “El Matador” gets an immediate title shot at lightweight champion Islam Makhachev,
‘Stop trying to be Conor,’ Paddy Pimblett bashes Ilia Topuria’s lightweight move
Paddy Pimblett says Ilia Topuria is making a 'big mistake' following in Conor McGregor's footsteps. Both 7-0 in the UFC featherweight division, then-champ McGregor and Topuria have taken a similar path with their careers,
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 Topuria's (16-0) rise to
Paddy Pimblett On Ilia Topuria's Lightweight Move: 'It's a Big Mistake'
British UFC lightweight star Paddy Pimblett thinks Ilia Topuria's jump up to lightweight will prove to be an ill-advised move ...
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MMA fans react to Islam Makhachev’s cryptic message regarding possible Ilia Topuria fight
MMA fans have given their thoughts on Islam Makhachev's cryptic message regarding a possible Ilia Topuria fight.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov told he’s wrong about Ilia Topuria by UFC Hall of Famer: ‘Different scenario’
While Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t convinced Ilia Topuria deserves a shot at Islam Makhachev, a UFC legend most certainly is. Since his arrival in the world’s premier mixed martial arts promotion, ‘El ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ilia Topuria Vacates Title, Volkanovski-Lopes Fight for Belt; UFC 315 Card Revealed
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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.