It's OK. Get up there (welterweight), it's OK," added Topuria. "If it were that easy, and if he were as short as he says, he would already share the octagon with me, wouldn't he?" Ilia Topuria a ...

Ilia Topuria’s coach, Jorge Climent, was the first to share key updates on his fighter’s future, highlighting his difficulties in making weight. Now, Topuria has officially relinquished his ...

UFC fans might finally see the grudge match between Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria now that ‘El Matador ... Warriors bantamweight belt. After a short stint at featherweight in BRAVE CF ...

Just a few short weeks ago, Dana White sent fight fans into a frenzy when he announced that Topuria was vacating his featherweight title after just one defense. Citing a struggle to make the 145-pound ...

If he is forced to wait before being thrust into a title opportunity, Topuria isn't short on potential opponents in his new home. One name that is consistently tied to Ilia Topuria is the ...

UFC. Ilia Topuria to MARCA: "Makhachev is scared. If I was as short as he says..." The weight issue that Dana mentions is not a trivial one: Ilia usually weighs around 80-82 kilos outside of camp ...

Farewell, UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. Hello, UFC lightweight contender Ilia Topuria. This was the gist of UFC CEO Dana White’s announcement via Instagram Live on Wednesday night.

Ilia Topuria’s reign at 145 pounds will be short lived. Advertisement UFC CEO Dana White announced on Tuesday night that Topuria will vacate the featherweight title as he transitions to 155 pounds.