Ilia Topuria, UFC and Dana White

Dana White Keeps Fans Hanging In Anticipation About Whether Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria Is Next
Dana White teases fans on whether Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria is next, keeping the MMA world in suspense.
Dana White Addresses UFC’s Stance On Double Champions In Light Of Ilia Topuria Vacating
After Ilia Topuria won the UFC featherweight title, Dana White clarified the promotion's position on double champions, stating that while they're open to it
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 the vacant title at UFC 314.
Dana White reacts to rumor UFC will no longer allow double champions after Ilia Topuria vacated his title
At the UFC Seattle post-fight scrum, White also clarified that Ilia Topuria’s decision to vacate his featherweight belt was a choice made by the fighter rather than UFC Brass. White announced Topuria vacating his featherweight title in an update earlier this month.
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 White announced Wednesday evening that Volkanovski will fight Diego Lopes for the vacant title at UFC 314.
UFC 314: Ilia Topuria vacates UFC featherweight title, Volkanovski vs. Lopes title bout headlines slew of announcements
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Ilia Topuria Vacates Title, Volkanovski-Lopes Fight for Belt; UFC 315 Card Revealed
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Islam Makhachev’s team not keen on fighting Ilia Topuria next after ‘El Matador’ vacates UFC gold
Islam Makhachev's head coach Jaiver Mendez explains why his fighter isn't keen on facing Ilia Topuria in his next title defense.
Dana White: UFC didn't ask Ilia Topuria to vacate title, Islam Makhachev fight not guaranteed
Ilia Topuria appeared destined to add his name to the list of all-time great UFC featherweight champions after back-to-back knockout wins over Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway in 2024. Instead,
Diego Lopes says Ilia Topuria vacating title after UFC's 'very clear' message
Diego Lopes says UFC’s reenforced stance against champ-vs.-champ fights led to Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title.
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 completely false.
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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.
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Dustin Poirier reacts to Ilia Topuria’s move to 155: ‘I would give him a crack at the lightweight title right off the bat’
Dustin Poirier gives his reaction to Ilia Topuria moving up to his division after vacating the UFC featherweight title.
Jean Silva hopes now ex-UFC champ Ilia Topuria has picked lightweight as his lane
Before he knew Ilia Topuria vacated his featherweight title, Jean Silva was hopeful a divisional tie-up wasn’t in the future.
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‘Topuria Escaped At The Right Time’ – Fans React To Jean Silva’s Latest Violent KO At UFC Seattle
Jean Silva continued to signal himself as one to watch at 145 pounds with yet another violent stoppage at Saturday's UFC ...
UFC champion Ilia Topuria's weight-class jump is the stuff MMA legends are made of — if he can pull it off
Topuria could become an instant MMA great with his plan to vacate the UFC featherweight title and move up to lightweight.