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, White stated that Topuria's next step isn't finalized just yet.
Ilia Topuria doesn't deserve Islam Makhachev title fight says Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov suggests submission artist Charles Oliveira would be a fair fight for Ilia Topuria, favoring the featherweight champ in his lightweight debut. "If you move up and he beat somebody like Charles, of course [title shot]. I think Ilia can beat [Oliveira]," Nurmagomedov said.
Dana White dismisses rumors about the UFC forcing Ilia Topuria to vacate the featherweight title, calling the speculation ...
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Topuria could become an instant MMA great with his plan to vacate the UFC featherweight title and move up to lightweight.
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