Alexander Volkanovski, Topuria and the featherweight title

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.
Ilia Topuria Vacates Title, Volkanovski-Lopes Fight for Belt; UFC 315 Card Revealed
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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 the lightweight title.
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.
Dustin Poirier approves of Ilia Topuria getting immediate UFC title shot at lightweight
Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) relinquished his featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. With the belt now vacant, Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes will battle it out to crown a new champion at UFC 314 on April 12.
Dana White: UFC didn't ask Ilia Topuria to vacate title; Islam Makhachev fight not guaranteed
Ilia Topuria appeared destined to add his name to the list of all-time great UFC featherweight champions after back-to-back knockout wins over Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway in 2024. Instead,
Dana White Shuts Down Rumors About Forcing Ilia Topuria To Vacate UFC Featherweight Title
Dana White dismisses rumors about the UFC forcing Ilia Topuria to vacate the featherweight title, calling the speculation completely false.

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Alexander Volkanovski predicts how Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria would go, theorizes what will make the LW champ move to 170 pounds straight away
Alexander Volkanovski recently gave his take on how a potential fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria would play out.
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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.
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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.
Paddy Pimblett On Ilia Topuria's Lightweight Move: 'It's a Big Mistake'
British UFC lightweight star Paddy Pimblett thinks Ilia Topuria's jump up to lightweight will prove to be an ill-advised move.
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"Makes a few more million dollars" - Michael Bisping outlines "perfect scenario" for Alexander Volkanovski after Ilia Topuria's lightweight move
Michael Bisping explained his "perfect scenario" for Alexander Volkanovski to close out his legendary fighting career.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov told he’s wrong about Ilia Topuria by UFC Hall of Famer: ‘Different scenario’
While Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t convinced Ilia Topuria deserves a shot at Islam Makhachev, a UFC legend most certainly is. Since his arrival in the world’s premier mixed martial arts promotion, ‘El ...