Diego Lopes was as surprised as the next guy when Ilia Topuria announced he'd moving up to lightweight in a recent interview.Of course, that remains to be seen for the UFC Featherweight Champion, but Topuria's comments leave us to wonder whether the promotion will greenlight a future for him at 155lbs,

Ilia Topuria has a message, and it’s loud and clear: the featherweight crown isn’t up for grabs anytime soon. Earlier this week, rumors started swirling after the UFC

UFC featherweight champion Topuria hinted at a move up to lightweight, and his coach cited weight cutting as the main reason. McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) is the first UFC fighter to hold championships in two weight classes simultaneously, but never defended either his featherweight or lightweight belts.

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is ready to test his strength at 155 pounds. Joining Spanish radio outlet El Partidazo de COPE on Monday, the

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has his eyes set on bigger challenges. Topuria has one featherweight title defense on his resume but is considering moving up to lightweight. Topuria, 27, mulled over earning a UFC lightweight title shot.

Renato Moicano advises UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria against moving up to lightweight. After back-to-back knockouts of Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, Topuria recently hinted at a move up to 155 pounds.

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria's coach confirms his plans to move up to lightweight and explains why. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) surprised many when he hinted at leaving featherweight by showing interest in Charles Oliveira.

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