UFC, Ilia Topuria and Pimblett

Paddy Pimblett makes bold prediction about Ilia Topuria's move to lightweight
Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) vacated his UFC featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Pimblett doubts “El Matador” gets an immediate title shot at lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, and UFC CEO Dana White said it’s not a guarantee, either.
UFC star Paddy Pimblett says Ilia Topuria's move to lightweight is a 'big mistake'
Ilia Topuria’s departure from the UFC featherweight division has been labeled a “big mistake” from one of the fighters who desperately wants to fight him in the
Dustin Poirier Says 'Respectful' Ilia Topuria Deserves Immediate UFC Lightweight Title Shot
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier says Ilia Topuria deserves an immediate shot at Islam Makhachev after vacating his featherweight crown.
Video: Should Ilia Topuria get immediate UFC lightweight title shot vs. Islam Makhachev?
Ilia Topuria is vacating the UFC featherweight championship and making way for a new chapter in his career. We discuss on “Spinning Back Clique.”
‘Stop trying to be Conor,’ Paddy Pimblett bashes Ilia Topuria’s lightweight move
On another note, Paddy Pimblett says champions should have to defend their titles three times in order to move up in weight. "The Baddy" personally wants Topuria to clear Alexander Volkanovski (again), Diego Lopes, and Movsar Evloev first before testing the waters against him and everybody else at 155lbs.
Paddy Pimblett hits out at Ilia Topuria: "He's a dwarf, he'll be the ruin of his career..."
The Englishman, who is in the lightweight division, does not share the 'Matador's' idea of moving up to the 155-pound category. A 'rivalry' that seemed to be a thing of the past and now, with Ilia Topuria's (16-0) rise to
Dustin Poirier Backs Ilia Topuria’s Move to Lightweight and Weighs In on Potential Title Shot
Dustin Poirier has given his take on Ilia Topuria’s recent decision to leave the featherweight division behind and move up to lightweight. Topuria, who remains undefeated at featherweight, has dominated the competition,
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Khabib Nurmagomedov told he’s wrong about Ilia Topuria by UFC Hall of Famer: ‘Different scenario’
While Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t convinced Ilia Topuria deserves a shot at Islam Makhachev, a UFC legend most certainly is. Since his arrival in the world’s premier mixed martial arts promotion, ‘El ...
Dana White: UFC didn't ask Ilia Topuria to vacate title; Islam Makhachev fight not guaranteed
Topuria, 28, now heads to the perpetually stacked lightweight division to dethrone the champion, Uncrowned's pound-for-pound ...
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 ...
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 ...
UFC 314: Ilia Topuria vacates UFC featherweight title, Volkanovski vs. Lopes title bout headlines slew of announcements
Michael Chandler returns against Paddy Pimblett and Bellator legend Patricio Pitbull makes his UFC debut against Yair ...
Ilia Topuria Vacates Title, Volkanovski-Lopes Fight for Belt; UFC 315 Card Revealed
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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.