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Dana White gives puzzling update regarding potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight
UFC CEO Dana White seemed enthused when discussing Islam Makhachev's next fight following UFC Seattle Saturday night.
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 No. 1 fighter Islam Makhachev. Or at least, that's the expectation. Speaking to media after UFC Seattle on Saturday, White stated that Topuria's next step isn't finalized just yet.
Dana White explains why Ilia Topuria vacated title, no guarantee he gets Islam Makhachev next
Dana White details what led to Ilia Topuria vacating his featherweight title with no guarantees that his next fight comes against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
‘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 at the lightweight champion.
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.
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 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 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 enter the Octagon at UFC 314 in April. After defeating Max Holloway at UFC 308, Topuria announced a planned full-time move to 155lbs, despite only one featherweight title defense.
Dana White Shuts Down Rumors About Forcing Ilia Topuria To Vacate UFC Featherweight Title
Dana White dismisses rumors about the UFC forcing Ilia Topuria to vacate the featherweight title, calling the speculation completely false.
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Dustin Poirier reacts to Ilia Topuria’s move to 155: ‘I would give him a crack at the lightweight title right off the bat’
Dustin Poirier gives his reaction to Ilia Topuria moving up to his division after vacating the UFC featherweight title.
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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Max Holloway shares two-word reaction to potentially rematching Ilia Topuria at lightweight
Max Holloway has revealed he's open to rematching Ilia Topuria at lightweight, after responding to a fan who asked about the potential bout on social media.
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Michael Bisping explains how Alexander Volkanovski benefits from Ilia Topuria’s UFC title vacancy
UFC Hall of Famer and color commentator Michael Bisping thinks Alexander Volkanovski has benefitted from Ilia Topuria's UFC title vacancy.
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 ...
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Ilia Topuria’s Next Fight: Poirier Or Oliveira
Ilia Topuria’s move up to lightweight has raised question marks over his next steps. Topuria vacated his UFC Featherweight Title as Alexander Volkanovski will fight Diego Lopez at UFC 314 for the ...