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Paddy Pimblett makes bold prediction about Ilia Topuria's move to lightweight
Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) vacated his UFC featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Pimblett doubts “El Matador” gets an immediate title shot at lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, and UFC CEO Dana White said it’s not a guarantee, either.
Dustin Poirier Says 'Respectful' Ilia Topuria Deserves Immediate UFC Lightweight Title Shot
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier says Ilia Topuria deserves an immediate shot at Islam Makhachev after vacating his featherweight crown.
‘Stop trying to be Conor,’ Paddy Pimblett bashes Ilia Topuria’s lightweight move
On another note, Paddy Pimblett says champions should have to defend their titles three times in order to move up in weight. "The Baddy" personally wants Topuria to clear Alexander Volkanovski (again), Diego Lopes, and Movsar Evloev first before testing the waters against him and everybody else at 155lbs.
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.
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.
Paddy Pimblett hits out at Ilia Topuria: "He's a dwarf, he'll be the ruin of his career..."
The Englishman, who is in the lightweight division, does not share the 'Matador's' idea of moving up to the 155-pound category. A 'rivalry' that seemed to be a thing of the past and now, with Ilia Topuria's (16-0) rise to
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
UFC 314: Ilia Topuria vacates UFC featherweight title, Volkanovski vs. Lopes title bout headlines slew of announcements
Michael Chandler returns against Paddy Pimblett and Bellator legend Patricio Pitbull makes his UFC debut against Yair ...
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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.
Ilia Topuria Vacates Title, Volkanovski-Lopes Fight for Belt; UFC 315 Card Revealed
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