Michael Bisping compares Ilia Topuria's desire to move up to lightweight to Conor McGregor
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 intends to move up to lightweight
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
Ilia Topuria explains decision to move up to lightweight for his next fight: “I will not leave the title vacant”
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is elaborating on his recent comments about a future move to 155 pounds.
Renato Moicano: UFC champ Ilia Topuria 'very small' for lightweight
Renato Moicano believes UFC featherweight champ Ilia Topuria’s knockout power would translate at 155 pounds, but that’s about it.
Ilia Topuria ‘Definitely’ Done Fighting at 145, Plots Lightweight Clash Against Charles Oliveira
In October, ‘El Matador’ viciously KO’d the UFC’s baddest motherf*cker Max Holloway in Abu Dhabi and appeared to be on track for a rematch with Alexander Volkanovski in 2025. However, that may no longer be the case after Topuria said in no uncertain terms that he’s officially done competing in the weight class.
Why Ilia Topuria Wants to Move to Lightweight For Oliveira, Makhachev Fights
Ilia Topuria shockingly revealed that he has likely fought his last fight in the UFC featherweight division and that he plans to move up to the lightweight division in 2025 to take on the division's former champion,
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‘I miss it all the time’… UFC legend opens up about retirement triggered by brutal faceplant KO loss
Jung walked away from his UFC career after suffering a faceplant knockout loss against Max Holloway in August 2023. 16 months ...
UFC Champion Appears To Officially Announce His Chase For Second Title
Ilia Topuria is the reigning UFC featherweight champion, but he has made it clear, he wants to move up to lightweight to ...
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Max Holloway warns fans not to underestimate Ian Machado Garry ahead of UFC 310: ‘He can change on a dime’
Max Holloway thinks it would be a mistake to underestimate Ian Machado Garry ahead of his UFC 310 clash against Shavkat ...
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Conor McGregor and Max Holloway’s UFC Featherweight Record Under Threat as Dooho Choi Defeats Nate Landwehr at UFC 310
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway’s UFC featherweight record face trouble as Dooho Choi knocked Nate Landwehr via elbows in the ...
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Ian Garry’s Son Melts Hearts As He Mimics Max Holloway’s Iconic Gesture – “Better Than Any PR Team”
Discover the adorable moment when Ian Garry's son perfectly imitated Max Holloway's iconic point-down fight gesture.
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Dustin Poirier, Paddy Pimblett, Renato ‘Moicano,’ React to Ilia Topuria’s LW Plans
👊 Moicano thinks Ilia Topuria would knock out a lot of fighters at 155, but Renato is ready to welcome him. "Easy money!" 🎥 ...
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Ilia Topuria: 'I have conquered my division'
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria discussed his decision to potentially move up to the lightweight division.
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Jamahal Hill Voices Support For Ilia Topuria As Fighter Of The Year Over Alex Pereira
Jamahal Hill backs Ilia Topuria as Fighter of the Year, choosing him over Alex Pereira in a hotly debated race.