Diego Lopes says Ilia Topuria vacating title

Wait, so Dana White says Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev isn’t a guarantee? C’mon now…
Dana White is no stranger to negotiating through the media, but if Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria can be made, you make it.
Dana White Shuts Down Rumors About Forcing Ilia Topuria To Vacate UFC Featherweight Title
Dana White dismisses rumors about the UFC forcing Ilia Topuria to vacate the featherweight title, calling the speculation completely false.
Diego Lopes says Ilia Topuria vacating title after UFC's 'very clear' message
Diego Lopes says UFC’s reenforced stance against champ-vs.-champ fights led to Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title.
Diego Lopes Disputes Notion That Ilia Topuria Lacked Challenges at Featherweight
If Diego Lopes is to be believed, the era of two-division champions is over in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While some fighters have won belts in two weight classes, only a few have enjoyed the privilege of holding two belts simultaneously,
Dana White reacts to rumor UFC will no longer allow double champions after Ilia Topuria vacated his title
At the UFC Seattle post-fight scrum, White also clarified that Ilia Topuria’s decision to vacate his featherweight belt was a choice made by the fighter rather than UFC Brass. White announced Topuria vacating his featherweight title in an update earlier this month.
Dana White shuts down rumors of new rule regarding UFC championships
UFC CEO Dana White has poured cold water on a rumor that his promotion is killing "champ-champ" status for its fighters.
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 the vacant title at UFC 314.
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 White announced Wednesday evening that Volkanovski will fight Diego Lopes for the vacant title at UFC 314.
Ilia Topuria Vacates Title, Volkanovski-Lopes Fight for Belt; UFC 315 Card Revealed
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Ilia Topuria given hope for Islam Makhachev showdown after dropping UFC title
In a historic move, featherweight UFC champion Ilia Topuria has vacated his title to chase greener pastures in the lightweight division. ‘El Matador’ wants Islam Makhachev’s lightweight throne and possibly more opportunities at welterweight afterward.
Dana White: UFC didn't ask Ilia Topuria to vacate title, Islam Makhachev fight not guaranteed
Ilia Topuria appeared destined to add his name to the list of all-time great UFC featherweight champions after back-to-back knockout wins over Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway in 2024. Instead,
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