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UFC Star Ilia Topuria Reveals ‘Promise’ Led Him to Vacate Featherweight Title

Former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria explained this week that a direct promise from UFC executives was what convinced him to vacate his featherweight title. Topuria, fresh off back-to-back knockouts of former champions Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway,

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Ilia Topuria reveals the real reason he vacated his UFC featherweight title

There’s two schools of thought when it comes to Topuria’s lightweight move, one being an immediate title fight for the UFC Featherweight Champion or two, having to work his way up to a championship opportunity like any other top contender would. Though, Ilia Topuria isn’t like any other fighter.

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Ilia Topuria reveals bold new nickname ahead of UFC lightweight title run

El Matador' no more, Ilia Topuria has revealed his new fighting moniker ahead of his foray into the UFC lightweight title picture. Topuria vacated the featherweight throne to chase greener pastures when UFC 314's main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes was announced.

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Alex Volkanovski gives dicey prediction for Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev

Alexander Volkanovski gave an unexpected prediction in terms of who he thinks would win the fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski fought b ...

Total Pro Sports1h

Ilia Topuria Drops Shocking Truth About His Motive Behind Lightweight Move

Ilia Topuria reveals the shocking truth behind his decision to move to lightweight, shedding light on his future UFC plans.

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Ilia Topuria Snubbed as Alexander Volkanovski Calls Islam Makhachev ‘The Only’ Fighter to Give Him Hard Time Inside the Cage

Former champion Alexander Volkanovski makes his case as he explains why Islam Makhachev is a tougher fight than Ilia Topuria.

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Alexander Volkanovski Says Ilia Topuria Has The Power To Dethrone Islam Makhachev

Alexander Volkanovski said that if there's anyone in the world who could topple reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam ...

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Alexander Volkanovski explains how Islam Makhachev KO affected his mindset against Ilia Topuria

Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski put on one of the most well-rounded displays of mixed martial arts in the sport's ...

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Alexander Volkanovski talks Ilia Topuria's chances against Islam Makhachev

If anybody can beat Islam Makhachev, it's Ilia Topuria— that's according to Alexander Volkanovski, who has fought both UFC ...

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Alexander Volkanovski breaks silence on Ilia Topuria rematch snub ahead of Diego Lopes clash at UFC 314

Alexander Volkanovski was expected to face Ilia Topuria in a title rematch in 2025. The pair clashed at UFC 298 in February 2024, where the Australian suffered his first career defeat at featherweight ...

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Alexander Volkanovski: Islam Makhachev only person I see giving me a tough fight for five rounds

Former five-time defending UFC featherweight champion Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) was unbeaten for almost 10 years until ...

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