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Ilia Topuria will 'push' to fight Islam Makhachev for UFC welterweight title

Ilia Topuria wants to fight Islam Makhachev by hell or high water. Topuria and Makhachev recently vacated the UFC featherweight and lightweight titles, respectively, to pursue belts in different weight classes. The distance between them won't stop Topuria's chase.

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Ilia Topuria happier than ever thanks to those 10 extra pounds for UFC 317

But Makhachev announced a move to welterweight and vacated the lightweight belt. Now Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) meets Charles Oliveira (35-10 MMA, 23-10 UFC) for the vacant 155-pound title in the main event of UFC 317 next week at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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Ilia Topuria Eyes UFC Welterweight Title Shot If Islam Makhachev Wins Belt

Ilia Topuria announced daring goals at a press conference in Las Vegas on June 20, 2025. The former UFC featherweight champion revealed his plan to challenge for the welterweight title if Islam Makhachev, who vacated the lightweight belt, wins it. Topuria’s vision points to a massive future fight between two top fighters.

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Henri Hooft names UFC 317 headliner Ilia Topuria as best technical striker in MMA

Hooft, a ex-kickboxer and head coach of Kill Cliff FC, has seen Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) train first hand. The former UFC ...

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‘That’s why I’m undefeated and he’s not’… Ilia Topuria addresses what separates him and Charles Oliveira

During his segments, Ilia Topuria was unsurprisingly flowing with self belief as he spoke about how he will put Charles Oliveira away to prove that he’s the best featherweight and lightweight on the ...

Ilia Topuria hatches plan to make UFC history as he teases surprise career move

Ilia Topuria is eyeing a future switch to 170lbs where he hopes he can become the UFC’s first ever triple champion. Topuria ...

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Ilia Topuria sees scenario in which he has shot to win titles in three UFC divisions

If he wins the lightweight title at UFC 317 and Islam Makhachev eventually wins the belt at welterweight, Ilia Topuria might ...

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