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Michael Bisping: Ilia Topuria vacating featherweight title 'perfect scenario' for Alexander Volkanovski
Michael Bisping thinks Ilia Topuria leaving featherweight worked out well for Alexander Volkanovski. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) decided to vacate his 145-pound title for a move up to lightweight after back-to-back knockouts of Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) and Max Holloway.
Bisping Says Missing Out On Ilia Topuria Rematch Is ‘Perfect’ For Alexander Volkanovski: ‘He’s No Spring Chicken’
Michael Bisping believes Ilia Topuria’s move to lightweight has created the perfect opportunity for Alexander Volkanovski to reclaim the featherweight title at UFC 314.
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 White announced Wednesday evening that Volkanovski will fight Diego Lopes for the vacant title at UFC 314.
Ilia Topuria Vacates Title, Volkanovski-Lopes Fight for Belt; UFC 315 Card Revealed
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Video: Should Ilia Topuria get immediate UFC lightweight title shot vs. Islam Makhachev?
Ilia Topuria is vacating the UFC featherweight championship and making way for a new chapter in his career. We discuss on “Spinning Back Clique.”
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. 'El Matador' is currently riding arguably the greatest two-fight win streak in UFC history,
Report Reveals UFC’s Preferred Plans For Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria, And Charles Oliveira’s Next Fights
Many assume Islam Makhachev will defend his title against Ilia Topuria in the summer. However, a new report suggests the
Alexander Volkanovski's coach: Ilia Topuria following Conor McGregor's path with lightweight move
Volkanovski’s head coach, Joe Lopez, thinks Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is following the footsteps of the sport’s biggest ...
Diego Lopes 'surprised' by UFC 314 title bout but expects a 'better' version of Alexander Volkanovski
Diego Lopes meteoric ascent up the featherweight ranks comes to a head when he battles Alexander Volkanovski for the vacant ...
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Dana White Explains Ilia Topuria’s Title Relinquishment, What’s Next for the Featherweight Star?
Dana White explains Ilia Topuria’s title relinquishment and how there's no guarantee that he will fight Islam Makhachev for ...
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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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Alexander Volkanovski's coach believes Ilia Topuria is following "same path" as Conor McGregor, talks 'The Great' potentially rematching 'El Matador'
Ilia Topuria recently vacated his UFC featherweight title in pursuit of lightweight championship glory. According to ...
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 ...
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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.