UFC champ Ilia Topuria 'very small' for lightweight

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.
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.
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.
UFC champ Ilia Topuria's coach shares main reason for desired lightweight move
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria's coach confirms his plans to move up to lightweight and explains why. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) surprised many when he hinted at leaving featherweight by showing interest in Charles Oliveira.
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.
Renato Moicano: UFC champ Ilia Topuria 'very small' for lightweight
Renato Moicano advises UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria against moving up to lightweight. After back-to-back knockouts of Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, Topuria recently hinted at a move up to 155 pounds.
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.
Paddy Pimblett gives his thoughts on Ilia Topuria’s potential lightweight move
UFC star Paddy Pimblett has given his thoughts on Ilia Topuria potentially making the move up to lightweight. For the longest time, Paddy Pimblett has been one of the biggest names in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While you may not be a big fan of him, nobody can deny the success he’s enjoyed since arriving in the promotion a few years ago.
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.
UFC champ Ilia Topuria hints at vacating title, wants Charles Oliveira at lightweight
Ilia Topuria is ready to leave featherweight – and his belt – behind for a move to the UFC lightweight division.
UFC Champ Ilia Topuria Told He Has ‘3 Good Fights’ Left before Lightweight Move
Top UFC Featherweight Diego Lopes also says he'd fight Alexander Volkanovski if Ilia Topuria moves up a division.
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Ilia Topuria Shuts Down Rumors Of Vacating Featherweight Title For Lightweight Move
Ilia Topuria dismisses rumors of vacating the featherweight title for a lightweight move, making his stance clear on his ...
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 ...
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Top MMA Coach Picks Joaquin Buckley As ‘Fighter Of The Year’ Over Alex Pereira & Ilia Topuria
Coach Eric Nicksick, for one, has been extremely impressed by UFC welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley's efforts in 2024.
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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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Ciao Borralho Cautions Islam Makhachev About Ilia Topuria’s Dangerous Striking Ahead of Potential UFC Showdown
Lightweight UFC champion Islam Makhachev sent a stern warning about featherweight champion Ilia Topuria by Caio Borralho.
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UFC Champion Appears To Officially Announce His Chase For Second Title
Ilia Topuria is the reigning UFC featherweight champion, but he has made it clear he wants to move up to lightweight to ...
Daniel Cormier explains how 'mental fatigue' is reason for Ilia Topuria's odd callout of Charles Oliveira
Daniel Cormier theorizes that Ilia Topuria isn’t motivated to defend his UFC featherweight title and can understand why.
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Sean Woodson Declares Himself ‘Bad Matchup’ for ‘Small’ Ilia Topuria After First Round KO Victory at UFC Tampa
UFC featherweight brands champion Ilia Topuria too small for him after a jaw-dropping win over Fernando Padilla at UFC Tampa.