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Top UFC Champion Ilia Topuria Targets Lightweight Showdown

4/1/2025

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Ilia Topuria, the reigning UFC featherweight champion, is setting his sights on the lightweight division, eyeing a showdown with Islam Makhachev. Following his stunning win over Alexander Volkanovski, excitement is building for Topuria's next move, though the UFC has yet to announce a fight date or opponent. Fans eagerly await this thrilling transition!

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Ilia Topuria, the reigning UFC featherweight champion, is setting his sights on the lightweight division, eyeing a showdown with Islam Makhachev. Following his stunning win over Alexander Volkanovski, excitement is building for Topuria's next move, though the UFC has yet to announce a fight date or opponent. Fans eagerly await this thrilling transition!