Islam Makhachev's manager: Ilia Topuria needs 'to prove he's legit' at lightweight before title shot
Topuria vacated his UFC featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) previously said he’s not interested in fighting another 145-pounder in Topuria, and his manager agrees.
Ilia Topuria officially vacates featherweight title with Islam Makhachev clash reportedly in the works
Ilia Topuria will bid to become a two-weight champion against Islam Makhachev later this year. The featherweight champion won his first belt by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 last February 2024. Ilia Topuria then spectacularly defended it by putting Max Holloway to sleep at UFC 308 in October.
UFC CEO Dana White announced Ilia Topuria will be vacating the featherweight title to continue his career at 155 pounds. Here ...
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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