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UFC CEO: Double Champions Must Defend Titles

2/23/2025

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UFC CEO Dana White reassured fans that double champions are here to stay, but they must be ready to defend both titles. He supported Ilia Topuria's choice to vacate his featherweight title and move up to lightweight, highlighting that each fighter's path to dual championships will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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UFC CEO Dana White reassured fans that double champions are here to stay, but they must be ready to defend both titles. He supported Ilia Topuria's choice to vacate his featherweight title and move up to lightweight, highlighting that each fighter's path to dual championships will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.