UFC champ Ilia Topuria 'very small' for lightweight

Ilia Topuria’s coach explains why his fighter wants to move up to UFC lightweight division: ‘He don’t want to do this anymore’
Ilia Topuria is the reigning UFC featherweight champion, but he's already considering moving up and his coach explains why.
Ilia Topuria’s coach explains why champion is moving to lightweight as he eyes two big-name opponents
Illa Topuria’s coach has confirmed his move to lightweight. The UFC featherweight champion has established himself as one of the pound-for-pound best by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway in 2024.
Diego Lopes reacts to UFC champ Ilia Topuria's call for 155 move: 'He has work to do in the division'
UFC contender Diego Lopes was one of the many who were caught off guard by the 145-pound champion’s bold remarks. Lopes, who’s knocking on the door of a title shot at featherweight, doesn’t care if Topuria stays or leaves the division. However, he does find Topuria’s potential move premature.
UFC news, rumors: Featherweight champ Ilia Topuria suggests he's done at 145; Nate Diaz faces battery charge
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.
Dana White And UFC Must Step In To Regulate Ilia Topuria Situation
Ilia Topuria doesn't want to fight at featherweight any more, but he doesn't want to vacate. It's time Dana White and the UFC step in to regulate the situation.
Michael Bisping compares Ilia Topuria's desire to move up to lightweight to Conor McGregor
Michael Bisping sees similarities in Ilia Topuria and Conor McGregor's paths in the UFC. UFC featherweight champion Topuria hinted at a move up to lightweight, and his coach cited weight cutting as the main reason.
Conor McGregor Calls Out Ilia Topuria
Conor McGregor is calling out highly skilled opponents for a fight in 2025. But MMAfighting latest news shows that any fight with the Irish star may be a case where people have to see him step into the octagon before it actually happens.
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Ilia Topuria’s Coach Reveals Move To Lightweight, Targets Charles Oliveira Or Dustin Poirier For May Return
Even before winning the featherweight title, Ilia Topuria had plans to move up to the lightweight division in pursuit of ...
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Ilia Topuria issues message to featherweight division: ‘I will not leave the title vacant’
Ilia Topuria has a message for all his fellow featherweights. Earlier this week, the UFC featherweight champion suggested ...
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 ...
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Ilia Topuria's Brother Aleksandre Drops Update on Plans for UFC Debut
The older brother of undefeated UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria, Aleksandre officially inked a deal with the UFC back in August and immediately got fans excited about the prospect of ...
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Ilia Topuria makes good on his promise, becomes first man to stop Max Holloway at UFC 308
Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria vowed to become the first man to knock out Max Holloway. He made good on his promise at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Using a huge right hand to daze ...
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Ilia Topuria teases return timeline, takes aim at P4P star
Ilia Topuria (left and right) plans to fight again in the first half of 2025. [Image Courtesy: @IliaTopuria on Instagram] Ilia Topuria revealed when and who he wants to fight next. In October ...
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“Ducking At It’s Best” – Islam Makachev Gets Candid About His Potential Fight Against Ilia Topuria
In the UFC championship sphere, few storylines are as intriguing as the ongoing tension between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. These two champions from different weight classes have been ...