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sports1 year ago

Ilia Topuria Eyes Lightweight Move Amid Featherweight Title Reassurances

Ilia Topuria, the undefeated UFC featherweight champion, plans to move up to the lightweight division due to the challenging weight cuts required to compete at featherweight, according to his coach Jorge Climent. Topuria, who has previously fought at lightweight, finds the weight cut to 145 pounds increasingly taxing on his body. As a result, he is likely to vacate his featherweight title to pursue opportunities in the lightweight division.

via MMA Junkie|
#featherweight-title#ilia-topuria#lightweight
sports1 year ago

Ilia Topuria Eyes Lightweight Move, Targets Charles Oliveira Showdown

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is considering vacating his title to move up to the lightweight division, expressing interest in fighting Charles Oliveira. Topuria, who recently defended his featherweight title against Max Holloway, hinted at this potential change during an interview, suggesting his last fight at featherweight may have already occurred. Oliveira, who recently defeated Michael Chandler, has cautioned Topuria about the challenges of the lightweight division.

via MMA Junkie|
#charles-oliveira#featherweight-title#ilia-topuria
sports-mma1 year ago

Max Holloway Claps Back at Ilia Topuria's UFC Title Shot Threats

Ilia Topuria threatens to bypass Max Holloway for his first UFC featherweight title defense, insisting that he decides who, when, and where he fights. Topuria has suggested that he would only fight Holloway if the BMF belt is on the line, prompting Holloway to fire back. Topuria has hinted at offering the title shot to Brian Ortega instead, expressing his desire to hold both the BMF belt and a divisional title simultaneously. He also aims to fight in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas, with a potential matchup against Ortega.

via Bloody Elbow|
#brian-ortega#featherweight-title#ilia-topuria
sports-mma1 year ago

"Topuria Demands 'BMF' Title for Holloway Showdown at The Sphere"

Ilia Topuria is eager to fight Max Holloway at The Sphere, but only if the "BMF" title is on the line, claiming that he had been asking for the fight before Holloway's recent win. Topuria, who recently claimed the featherweight title, is open to fighting Holloway because of the BMF belt, but is not interested otherwise. He also expressed interest in fighting in Spain and hinted at a potential rematch with Alexander Volkanovski.

via MMA Fighting|
#bmf-belt#featherweight-title#ilia-topuria
sports1 year ago

"Topuria's Clean Right Hand Knocks Out Volkanovski for UFC Featherweight Title at UFC 298"

Alexander Volkanovski accepts his knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298, acknowledging that Topuria landed a clean right hand that led to the defeat. Despite his first-ever loss at featherweight, Volkanovski refuses to make excuses and credits Topuria for the victory. He calls for an immediate rematch, confident that the outcome will be different next time.

via MMA Fighting|
#alexander-volkanovski#featherweight-title#ilia-topuria
sports1 year ago

"UFC 298: Volkanovski Confident as Topuria Faces Doubt in Headliner"

Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria completed the build-up to their UFC 298 championship main event with an intense yet respectful final staredown at the ceremonial weigh-in. Volkanovski put his featherweight title on the line for the sixth time and expressed confidence in his ability to back up his performance in the octagon, dismissing Topuria's confidence and predicting that the challenger would "crumble" in their upcoming fight.

via MMA Fighting|
#alexander-volkanovski#championship-main-event#featherweight-title
sports1 year ago

"UFC 298: Can Topuria End Volkanovski's Title Run?"

Alexander Volkanovski's coach, Craig Jones, finds amusement in Ilia Topuria's confidence ahead of their UFC 298 matchup, joking that it's hard to take a man in a turtleneck sweater too seriously. Topuria, undefeated with six UFC wins, exudes extreme confidence, while Volkanovski, aiming to solidify his status as the greatest featherweight, faces doubts about his age and recent losses. Jones believes the UFC can sell the fight either way, but backs Volkanovski to outwork Topuria and even jokes about a potential flying triangle finish.

via MMA Fighting|
#alexander-volkanovski#craig-jones#featherweight-title
sports1 year ago

"Alexander Volkanovski's Hilarious Clap Back and Camp Addition Ahead of UFC 298"

Ahead of his UFC 298 title defense, Alexander Volkanovski embraces the narrative of being "too old" in a humorous video, addressing fan concerns about his age affecting his performance. The reigning featherweight champ, 35, pokes fun at clichés associated with aging in a partnership with Sportsbet. Despite coming off a challenging year with losses to lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, Volkanovski remains focused on his upcoming bout against Ilia Topuria.

via MMA Fighting|
#aging#alexander-volkanovski#featherweight-title
sports-mma1 year ago

"Max Holloway's Determination to Reclaim 145 Title from Alexander Volkanovski"

Max Holloway expresses his desire to reclaim the featherweight title ahead of his fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, acknowledging the need to focus on the present while also considering his future options. He believes that victories over top contenders could put him back in the title conversation, potentially setting up a fourth matchup with Alexander Volkanovski. Holloway also discusses Volkanovski's quick return from a knockout and praises his upcoming opponent, Ilia Topuria, while expressing reluctance to make predictions but acknowledging the difficulty of betting against the reigning champion.

via MMA Fighting|
#alexander-volkanovski#featherweight-title#justin-gaethje
sports2 years ago

"Yair Rodriguez's Resilience Shines Despite UFC 290 Title Loss"

Yair Rodriguez remains resilient and promises to come back stronger after his third-round TKO loss to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 290. Rodriguez praised Volkanovski's performance and expressed gratitude to his supporters, vowing to make them proud in future opportunities. Despite the setback, Rodriguez's spirit remains unbroken, and he has a history of bouncing back stronger after previous defeats.

via MMA Junkie|
#alexander-volkanovski#featherweight-title#resilience