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Ilia Topuria doesn’t care who’s next if he wins lightweight title at UFC 317

Not Concerned 

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Ilia Topuria warned Charles Oliveira may expose him at UFC 317: ‘He can get him to the clinch’
Ilia Topuria warned Charles Oliveira may expose him at UFC 317: ‘He can get him to the clinch’

Unbeaten knockout artist, Ilia Topuria has been warned Charles Oliveira may have the particular tools to expose him in… 

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Ilia Topuria teases finish of Charles Oliveira at UFC 317: ‘Submitting him or knocking him out?’
Ilia Topuria teases finish of Charles Oliveira at UFC 317: ‘Submitting him or knocking him out?’

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria doesn’t expect Charles Oliveira to go the distance with him at UFC 317. “El Matador”… 

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Demetrious Johnson gives his thoughts on how Ilia Topuria could be beaten

Interesting 

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UFC 317 poster released featuring Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira lightweight title clash
UFC 317 poster released featuring Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira lightweight title clash

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC It’s about to be a new era in the UFC lightweight division, as shown by the promotion’s latest poster reveal… 

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Paddy Pimblett hopes Ilia Topuria calls him out with win at UFC 317, but expects Justin Gaethje fight
Paddy Pimblett hopes Ilia Topuria calls him out with win at UFC 317, but expects Justin Gaethje fight

Paddy Pimblett | Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Paddy Pimblett doesn’t have his next opponent booked yet, but he’s sure it’s going to be a… 

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Cory Sandhagen shares his thoughts on a potential Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev matchup: “It’s a hot take”

Interesting 

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Charles Oliveira poses bigger threat to Ilia Topuria than you realize, says UFC contender

Tougher Than You Think 

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UFC 317: Knockout artist Terrance McKinney books opponent for Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira card
UFC 317: Knockout artist Terrance McKinney books opponent for Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira card

Terrance McKinney | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Terrance McKinney continues to roll in 2015. The lightweight knockout artist announced Monday he is set to… 

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Another popular UFC analyst questions Ilia Topuria’s coaching change ahead of UFC 317

Concern? 

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UFC legend questions timing of Ilia Topuria’s split from longtime coaches

“Odd” 

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Charles Oliveira predicts knockout win over Ilia Topuria
Charles Oliveira predicts knockout win over Ilia Topuria

Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira takes on former featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria at UFC 317 and predicts a knockout. 

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UFC star Ilia Topuria’s former head coach explains the two parting ways

Interesting 

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Islam Makhachev fires back at UFC analyst over claims of ducking Ilia Topuria

Response 

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Ilia Topuria’s coach confirms split ahead of UFC 317 lightweight title fight
Ilia Topuria’s coach confirms split ahead of UFC 317 lightweight title fight

Former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria split with his team ahead of his UFC 317 lightweight title fight against former champion Charles Oliveira. 

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MMA Divisional Rankings: What do Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria’s moves mean for the UFC’s future?
MMA Divisional Rankings: What do Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria’s moves mean for the UFC’s future?

Islam Makhachev | Photo by Harry How/Getty Images After a slow start to the year, UFC fans were treated to a couple of titles changing… 

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Charles Oliveira predicts stoppage win over Ilia Topuria in title fight at UFC 317: ‘I’ll knock him out’
Charles Oliveira predicts stoppage win over Ilia Topuria in title fight at UFC 317: ‘I’ll knock him out’

Former undisputed lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira remains supremely confident of regaining the divisional crown in his vacant title charge… 

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Ilia Topuria’s former head coach explains parting of ways before UFC 317: ‘He wants to fly away’
Ilia Topuria’s former head coach explains parting of ways before UFC 317: ‘He wants to fly away’

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria’s longtime head coach Jorge Climent has officially confirmed a mutual parting of the ways ahead of Topuria’s opportunity… 

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Posted on May 22, 2025, 2:00 pm By
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Charles Oliveira makes first prediction for UFC 317 title fight with Ilia Topuria

Bold prediction 

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Morning Report | Jean Silva certain he can mimic Ilia Topuria for Charles Oliveira camp: ‘I can do everything he does’
Morning Report | Jean Silva certain he can mimic Ilia Topuria for Charles Oliveira camp: ‘I can do everything he does’

Jean Silva | Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Charles Oliveira might have a not-so-secret weapon to utilize against Ilia Topuria. Top featherweight Jean Silva has… 

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Retired UFC star surprised by claims that Islam Makhachev avoided Ilia Topuria fight

“Doesn’t Make Sense” 

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Ilia Topuria parts ways with longtime coaches ahead of UFC 317 lightweight title fight
Ilia Topuria parts ways with longtime coaches ahead of UFC 317 lightweight title fight

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria is changing things up ahead of his bid to win a second divisional UFC title.… 

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Posted on May 20, 2025, 7:00 pm By
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Ilia Topuria has severe flaws in his game ahead of Charles Oliveira fight, says emerging UFC star

Major Flaws? 

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Paddy Pimblett questions Ilia Topuria’s UFC resume as rivalry heats up

The feud continues 

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Ilia Topuria splits with long-time coach ahead of bid for second UFC title

Making changes 

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UFC star Paddy Pimblett has a specific technique in mind for potential Ilia Topuria fight

Sneak peek 

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Popular UFC analyst thinks Islam Makhachev ducked Ilia Topuria

Ducked? 

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Former UFC champion explains big worry for Charles Oliveira in Ilia Topuria fight

A warning for Do Bronx 

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Aljamain Sterling: ‘It’s a bad night’ for Charles Oliveira if Ilia Topuria finds his chin
Aljamain Sterling: ‘It’s a bad night’ for Charles Oliveira if Ilia Topuria finds his chin

Charles Oliveira | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Aljamain Sterling respects Ilia Topuria’s power and knows Charles Oliveira should do the same. After being criticized… 

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UFC 317 lightweight title win for Ilia Topuria could benefit Paddy Pimblett

Rooting for Rival? 

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Ilia Topuria plans to make Islam Makhachev wait for lightweight title fight if welterweight move doesn’t work out

Tit for Tat 

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Ilia Topuria tells Islam Makhachev to ‘get in line’ if he returns to lightweight
Ilia Topuria tells Islam Makhachev to ‘get in line’ if he returns to lightweight

Photo by Aldara Zarraoa/Getty Images Ilia Topuria isn’t going to do Islam Makhachev any favors if he ever decides to return to the UFC lightweight… 

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‘It will be hilarious if both of them lose’: Fans react to trash talk between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev
‘It will be hilarious if both of them lose’: Fans react to trash talk between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Aldara Zarraoa/WireImage Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev’s recent war of words has the MMA world talking. The former featherweight champion… 

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Paddy Pimblett believes he’d finish Justin Gaethje, but Ilia Topuria winning title would be ‘far better for my career’
Paddy Pimblett believes he’d finish Justin Gaethje, but Ilia Topuria winning title would be ‘far better for my career’

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Paddy Pimblett would love the chance to fight Justin Gaethje to earn a title shot, but Pimblett is well-aware that… 

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‘We got robbed of a superfight’: Fans react to Islam Makhachev fighting Jack Della Maddalena, not Ilia Topuria
‘We got robbed of a superfight’: Fans react to Islam Makhachev fighting Jack Della Maddalena, not Ilia Topuria

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Islam Makhachev is signing up for a superfight. Just not the one many were expecting. UFC CEO Dana White announced… 

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Javier Mendez reveals who he’d bet on between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira
Javier Mendez reveals who he’d bet on between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira

Isam Makhachev’s coach, Javier Mendez, knows who he’d put money on in the UFC 317 title fight between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira. 

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Ilia Topuria suggests UFC super fight with Islam Makhachev could still happen at welterweight

Still possible 

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Ilia Topuria brands Islam Makhachev a ‘Hypocrite’ amid plans for welterweight move: ‘I was ready’
Ilia Topuria brands Islam Makhachev a ‘Hypocrite’ amid plans for welterweight move: ‘I was ready’

Ilia Topuria has claimed he was “ready” to fight Islam Makhachev at the lightweight limit this summer, before the… 

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Ilia Topuria opens as massive favorite over Charles Oliveira in vacant title fight at UFC 317
Ilia Topuria opens as massive favorite over Charles Oliveira in vacant title fight at UFC 317

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria is heavily favored to become the UFC’s next two-division world champ. Earlier this week, UFC… 

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Ilia Topuria calls Islam Makhachev a ‘coward’ for avoiding UFC lightweight title fight

“Coward” 

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Islam Makhachev responds to ‘big mouth’ Ilia Topuria
Islam Makhachev responds to ‘big mouth’ Ilia Topuria

Former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev fired back at ‘big mouth’ former featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria over recent comments. 

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Ilia Topuria blasts ‘hypocrite’ Islam Makhachev
Ilia Topuria blasts ‘hypocrite’ Islam Makhachev

Former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria ripped ‘hypocrite’ Islam Makhachev for ”running away’ from UFC title fight. 

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Ilia Topuria calls Islam Makhachev ‘biggest hypocrite I’ve ever seen in my life,’ Makhachev responds
Ilia Topuria calls Islam Makhachev ‘biggest hypocrite I’ve ever seen in my life,’ Makhachev responds

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images Ilia Topuria is taking shots at Islam Makhachev. Both Topuria and Makhachev were focal points in… 

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UFC 317: Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira: – Fight Card, Betting Odds, Start Time
UFC 317: Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira: – Fight Card, Betting Odds, Start Time

All the fights for Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira in Las Vegas on Saturday, 28th June 2025. With betting… 

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‘Paper champion’: Fans react to Ilia Topuria fighting Charles Oliveira for vacant lightweight title at UFC 317
‘Paper champion’: Fans react to Ilia Topuria fighting Charles Oliveira for vacant lightweight title at UFC 317

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria’s path to lightweight glory doesn’t go through Islam Makhachev. When Topuria vacated his featherweight belt… 

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Charles Oliveira promises big performance against Ilia Topuria at UFC 317

Let’s go 

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Ilia Topuria issues apology ahead of UFC 317 main event against Charles Oliveira

Oh my 

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Reaction: Islam Makhachev vacates title, Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 plus more fight announcements
Reaction: Islam Makhachev vacates title, Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 plus more fight announcements

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Islam Makhachev is vacating his title to make a move to welterweight to face new champion Jack Della Maddalena, which… 

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Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira headline UFC 317 for lightweight title
Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira headline UFC 317 for lightweight title

The vacant lightweight championship will be on the line in the UFC 317 main event on June 28 in Las Vegas. 

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Breaking – Charles Oliveira set to fight Ilia Topuria for vacant title in massive UFC 317 headliner
Breaking – Charles Oliveira set to fight Ilia Topuria for vacant title in massive UFC 317 headliner

A vacant lightweight title fight between former champion, Charles Oliveira, and former featherweight titleholder, Ilia Topuria is set to… 

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Dana White announces Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title, among two title fights set for UFC 317

Breaking 

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Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira vacant title fight announced for UFC 317 main event, Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France co-main
Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira vacant title fight announced for UFC 317 main event, Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France co-main

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria has his lightweight title shot. UFC CEO Dana White announced Tuesday via Instagram Live that… 

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‘One is a main event, the other isn’t’: Fans react to Ilia Topuria fighting Islam Makhachev or Charles Oliveira at UFC 317
‘One is a main event, the other isn’t’: Fans react to Ilia Topuria fighting Islam Makhachev or Charles Oliveira at UFC 317

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria is close to having his next fight announced, but one option is far more appealing… 

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UFC 315 main event outcome to determine who Ilia Topuria fights next
UFC 315 main event outcome to determine who Ilia Topuria fights next

Former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria will be watching the UFC 315 main event closely on Saturday. 

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Ilia Topuria decides to switch back to old nickname ahead of UFC return

Switching back 

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Dana White confirms UFC 315 winner will determine what fight Ilia Topuria takes in June return
Dana White confirms UFC 315 winner will determine what fight Ilia Topuria takes in June return

UFC CEO, Dana White has confirmed tonight that the victor of this weekend’s UFC 315 headliner between Belal Muhammad… 

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Undefeated MMA star Ilia Topuria confirms date for next UFC fight

Big news! 

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Charles Oliveira’s coach prefers Ilia Topuria fight ahead of Islam Makhachev

Interesting 

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Dustin Poirier claims he asked for Ilia Topuria in retirement fight but UFC ‘never entertained it’

Shut down 

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Belal Muhammad explains why Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria shouldn’t happen now

Too Soon? 

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Belal Muhammad scoffs at Ilia Topuria getting immediate title shot, Islam Makhachev has ‘nothing to gain’ from that fight
Belal Muhammad scoffs at Ilia Topuria getting immediate title shot, Islam Makhachev has ‘nothing to gain’ from that fight

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Belal Muhammad knows better than most how much work it can take to earn a UFC title… 

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Belal Muhammad scoffs at Ilia Topuria getting immediate title shot, Islam Makhachev has ‘nothing to gain’ from that fight
Belal Muhammad scoffs at Ilia Topuria getting immediate title shot, Islam Makhachev has ‘nothing to gain’ from that fight

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Belal Muhammad knows better than most how much work it can take to earn a UFC title… 

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Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev? Ex-UFC Champion Ready for Blockbuster Matchup at International Fight Week
Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev? Ex-UFC Champion Ready for Blockbuster Matchup at International Fight Week

Michael Bisping is pumped up for Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev. Though no official announcements have been made, Topuria… 

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Former UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria announces his next fight camp has officially begun

Let’s go! 

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MMA Fans React as Ilia Topuria aims for lightweight champ glory: Can ‘El Matador’ dethrone Islam Makhachev at UFC 317?
MMA Fans React as Ilia Topuria aims for lightweight champ glory: Can ‘El Matador’ dethrone Islam Makhachev at UFC 317?

Ilia Topuria is preparing to make history as he targets a second UFC title, with reports indicating he will… 

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Ilia Topuria’s Star Power Confirmed: Joe Rogan Interview Destroys Khamzat Chimaev and Alex Pereira’s Numbers
Ilia Topuria’s Star Power Confirmed: Joe Rogan Interview Destroys Khamzat Chimaev and Alex Pereira’s Numbers

Ilia Topuria’s appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience is undeniable proof of his star power. Last week, Topuria sat… 

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Charles Oliveira announces ‘The return’ amid links to UFC 317 title fight with Ilia Topuria
Charles Oliveira announces ‘The return’ amid links to UFC 317 title fight with Ilia Topuria

Amid news tonight of an expected UFC 317 return for Ilia Topuria in a title fight, it seems former… 

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UFC champion worried Ilia Topuria’s lightweight move could be squandered

Wasted? 

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Ilia Topuria names one UFC contender he doesn’t enjoy watching fight

Not A Fan 

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Morning Report: Merab Dvalishvili calls it ‘stupid’ to make Ilia Topuria fight Charles Oliveira before Islam Makhachev
Morning Report: Merab Dvalishvili calls it ‘stupid’ to make Ilia Topuria fight Charles Oliveira before Islam Makhachev

Merab Dvalishvili | Photo by Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images Merab Dvalishvili sees only one reasonable option for Islam Makhachev and… 

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Arman Tsarukyan Backs Islam Makhachev’s Decision To Turn down Ilia Topuria

Arman Tsarukyan understands why Islam Makhachev doesn’t want to fight Ilia Topuria. 

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Islam Makhachev doesn’t want to fight Ilia Topuria for one key reason, says top UFC contender

Theory 

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‘I’ll just touch his head and it will explode’: Ilia Topuria on move to UFC’s lightweight division
‘I’ll just touch his head and it will explode’: Ilia Topuria on move to UFC’s lightweight division

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Former UFC featherweight champ Ilia Topuria was already a powerful striker, but now that he’s moving to 155, Topuria is… 

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Charles Oliveira uninterested in Paddy Pimblett right now, cites condition for ‘great fight’ with Ilia Topuria
Charles Oliveira uninterested in Paddy Pimblett right now, cites condition for ‘great fight’ with Ilia Topuria

Charles Oliveira | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Paddy Pimblett mentioned former UFC champion Charles Oliveira as one of the potential names next for him… 

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Ilia Topuria issues cold warning for potential Conor McGregor fight, reveals which other bout ‘excites me more’
Ilia Topuria issues cold warning for potential Conor McGregor fight, reveals which other bout ‘excites me more’

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC If the UFC offered Ilia Topuria a fight with Conor McGregor in his first fight since vacating the featherweight title,… 

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Ilia Topuria believes Paddy Pimblett would defeat Justin Gaethje and Conor McGregor

Topuria praises Paddy 

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Ilia Topuria to Islam Makhachev: ‘You can’t keep avoiding me’
Ilia Topuria to Islam Makhachev: ‘You can’t keep avoiding me’

Former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria insists that his next fight will be for the lightweight championship and he’s willing to wait for it. 

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Arman Tsarukyan expects Ilia Topuria to get UFC title shot over him
Arman Tsarukyan expects Ilia Topuria to get UFC title shot over him

Arman Tsarukyan | Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC Arman Tsarukyan is the odd man out in the UFC lightweight title picture right now. Just three… 

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Ilia Topuria warns Conor McGregor regarding potential UFC superfight

Oh my 

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Ilia Topuria reveals prior talks for super fight with Conor McGregor: ‘I wouldn’t say no’
Ilia Topuria reveals prior talks for super fight with Conor McGregor: ‘I wouldn’t say no’

Former undisputed featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria has stunningly revealed today that a super fight with former two-weight champion, Conor… 

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Ilia Topuria plans to sit out and wait for lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev: “You can’t keep avoiding me”

Wait 

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Ilia Topuria offers stunning reaction to Paddy Pimblett’s win over Michael Chandler at UFC 314

Reaction 

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Ilia Topuria reacts to Paddy Pimblett stopping ‘average level fighter’ Michael Chandler at UFC 314
Ilia Topuria reacts to Paddy Pimblett stopping ‘average level fighter’ Michael Chandler at UFC 314

Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Ilia Topuria believes Paddy Pimblett did what he needed to do against a lower-level fighter in his… 

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Ilia Topuria responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘I’m the one to take the belt’ from Islam Makhachev
Ilia Topuria responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘I’m the one to take the belt’ from Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria wants Islam Makhachev’s UFC title, and he thinks the lightweight champion’s team is on the… 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why Islam Makhachev doesn’t want to fight Ilia Topuria

explanation 

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Joe Rogan welcomes UFC star Ilia Topuria to podcast

JRE Debut 

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Khabib Nurmagomedov: Arman Tsarukyan ‘more competitive’ matchup for Islam Makhachev than Ilia Topuria
Khabib Nurmagomedov: Arman Tsarukyan ‘more competitive’ matchup for Islam Makhachev than Ilia Topuria

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev are holding firm on who deserves the next lightweight… 

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Coach: Alexander Volkanovski might have broken hand in UFC 314 win, still wants Ilia Topuria rematch
Coach: Alexander Volkanovski might have broken hand in UFC 314 win, still wants Ilia Topuria rematch

Alexander Volkanovski | Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Alexander Volkanovski is UFC featherweight champion again, but the massive achievement was far from easy. “The Great”… 

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Paddy Pimblett: ‘I’ll do the exact same thing’ to Ilia Topuria that I did to Michael Chandler at UFC 314
Paddy Pimblett: ‘I’ll do the exact same thing’ to Ilia Topuria that I did to Michael Chandler at UFC 314

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Paddy Pimblett would love to welcome Ilia Topuria to the lightweight division after the best performance of his career at… 

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Paddy Pimblett explains why he didn’t call out Ilia Topuria after UFC 314 win

Pimblett’s view on Topuria 

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Paddy Pimblett explains why UFC 314 callout list didn’t include Ilia Topuria

In the cage at UFC 314, Paddy Pimblett rattled off a list of callouts – but Ilia Topuria was not mentioned. 

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Aaron Pico makes interesting claim regarding UFC champion Ilia Topuria

Pico has spoken 

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Ilia Topuria makes bold prediction for potential fight with Islam Makhachev: “I take him close to Khabib…”

Bold prediction 

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Ilia Topuria vows to submit Islam Makhachev in front of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Ilia Topuria vows to submit Islam Makhachev in front of Khabib Nurmagomedov

Ilia Topuria | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria can’t wait to be face-to-face with Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov. “La Leyenda” is moving… 

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Alexander Volkanovski respects Ilia Topuria for vacating UFC featherweight title

Alexander Volkanovski admits he didn’t expect Ilia Topuria to relinquish his UFC featherweight belt. 

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Paddy Pimblett sends scathing message to Ilia Topuria amid UFC lightweight move

Fighting Words 

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UFC fan favorite blames Alexander Volkanovski’s quick turnaround for loss to Ilia Topuria

Too Soon? 

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Josh Emmett believes Ilia Topuria could struggle against bigger lightweights: ‘They could definitely give him problems’
Josh Emmett believes Ilia Topuria could struggle against bigger lightweights: ‘They could definitely give him problems’

Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC Josh Emmett remains the only fighter on the UFC roster who managed to go all five rounds with Ilia Topuria… 

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Ben Askren: UFC should strip Islam Makhachev if he refuses Ilia Topuria fight
Ben Askren: UFC should strip Islam Makhachev if he refuses Ilia Topuria fight

Ben Askren wants to see UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev face consequences if he turns down Ilia Topuria. 

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Ignacio Bahamondes doesn’t think Ilia Topuria should get UFC lightweight title shot

Rising UFC contender Ignacio Bahamondes offers his services to welcome former champion Ilia Topuria to the lightweight divsion. 

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