Ilia Topuria, Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier weighs-in on if Ilia Topuria deserves title shot vs. Islam Makhachev
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 Keeps Fans Hanging In Anticipation About Whether Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria Is Next
Dana White teases fans on whether Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria is next, keeping the MMA world in suspense.
Dustin Poirier wants to see Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: ‘Doing it the right way’
Dustin Poirier believes Ilia Topuria should receive a crack at the UFC lightweight title right away.
Dana White explains Ilia Topuria's decision to vacate UFC featherweight title
UFC CEO Dana White announced Ilia Topuria will be vacating the featherweight title to continue his career at 155 pounds. Here’s why.
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.
Wait, so Dana White says Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev isn’t a guarantee? C’mon now…
Dana White is no stranger to negotiating through the media, but if Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria can be made, you make it.
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.
Dustin Poirier Backs Ilia Topuria For ‘Right Off The Bat’ Title Shot Against Islam Makhachev
Dustin Poirier believes Ilia Topuria should fight champion Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title immediately after vacating his featherweight belt.
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.
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.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov's dismissal of Ilia Topuria's title chances are wrong, claims UFC legend
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't believe Ilia Topuria is deserving of a lightweight title shot, but one UFC legend doesn't agree. ...
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 ...
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UFC Analyst Cited Ilia Topuria Moving Up In Weight As A ‘Blessing’ For Alexander Volkanovski
A UFC analyst calls Ilia Topuria moving up in weight a "blessing" for Alexander Volkanovski, sparking debate among MMA fans.
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Midnight Mania: Paddy Predicts ‘Downfall Of Topuria’
Ilia Topuria’s sudden move to Lightweight has reignited at least one old grudge match with English contender Paddy Pimblett.
UFC fans concerned for Ilia Topuria and Khamzat Chimaev as shocking stat emerges
Undefeated UFC fighters are dropping like flies in 2025 and fans are taking notice. Jean Matsumoto’s defeat at UFC Seattle on Saturday marked the 11th time this year that an undefeated fighter has ...
Ilia Topuria rejects contender fight as team Khabib demands he earn a title shot
Ilia Topuria's move to the lightweight division has sparked intense debate over whether he deserves an immediate title shot against reigning champion Islam Makhachev. While some be ...
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 ...