Perennial contender Dustin Poirier has weighed in on Ilia Topuria's lightweight move. The former UFC interim lightweight champion used to be a featherweight like Topuria, moving up to 155lbs after a 2014 loss to Conor McGregor before hitting his stride in the years that followed.

Dana White teases fans on whether Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria is next, keeping the MMA world in suspense.

Dustin Poirier believes Ilia Topuria should receive a crack at the UFC lightweight title right away.

UFC CEO Dana White seemed enthused when discussing Islam Makhachev's next fight following UFC Seattle Saturday night.

Dustin Poirier believes Ilia Topuria should fight champion Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title immediately after vacating his featherweight belt.

Dana White is no stranger to negotiating through the media, but if Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria can be made, you make it.

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.

After Ilia Topuria won the UFC featherweight title, Dana White clarified the promotion's position on double champions, stating that while they're open to it

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.