UFC, Dana White and Topuria

Dana White explains Ilia Topuria's decision to vacate UFC featherweight title
UFC CEO Dana White announced Ilia Topuria will be vacating the featherweight title to continue his career at 155 pounds. Here’s why.
Dana White: UFC didn't ask Ilia Topuria to vacate title; Islam Makhachev fight not guaranteed
Topuria, 28, now heads to the perpetually stacked lightweight division to dethrone the champion, Uncrowned's pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter Islam Makhachev. Or at least, that's the expectation. Speaking to media after UFC Seattle on Saturday, White stated that Topuria's next step isn't finalized just yet.
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.
Diego Lopes says Ilia Topuria vacating title after UFC's 'very clear' message
Diego Lopes says UFC’s reenforced stance against champ-vs.-champ fights led to Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title.
Dana White Addresses UFC’s Stance On Double Champions In Light Of Ilia Topuria Vacating
After Ilia Topuria won the UFC featherweight title, Dana White clarified the promotion's position on double champions, stating that while they're open to it
Dustin Poirier believes Ilia Topuria deserves immediate lightweight title shot following UFC title vacation
Following Ilia Topuria's recent announcement that he will move up to 155lbs, Dustin Poirier has backed him to receive an immediate title shot.
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 Featherweight Title, New Title Fight Set For UFC 314
Ilia Topuria has decided to depart the UFC featherweight division, and former champ Alexander Volkanovski is set to fight for the vacant title at UFC 314.
Eight lightweight opponent options for UFC’s featherweight king Ilia Topuria
Ilia Topuria shocked the MMA world by vacating his featherweight title and announcing he is moving up to face the best ...
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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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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Ariel Helwani Suggests UFC Waiting on Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena Winner to Book Ilia Topuria
Ariel Helwani believes that the reason the UFC hasn't booked Ilia Topuria for his next fight is because they are waiting on ...
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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. ...
UFC fans concerned for Ilia Topuria and Khamzat Chimaev as shocking stat emerges
Undefeated UFC fighters are dropping like flies in 2025 and fans are taking notice. Jean Matsumoto’s defeat at UFC Seattle on Saturday marked the 11th time this year that an undefeated fighter has ...
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Joe Lopez believes Ilia Topuria is following the Conor McGregor model
Alexander Volkanovski's coach Joe Lopez believes Ilia Topuria is following the Conor McGregor model by moving to lightweight.
Ilia Topuria's lightweight jump is the stuff MMA legends are made of — if he can pull it off
Topuria could become an instant MMA great with his plan to vacate the UFC featherweight title and move up to lightweight.