Once the referee signals for action to begin in the main event of UFC 314 , the featherweight title currently held by Ilia Topuria will officially be vacated. UFC CEO Dana White announced a slew of big fights for upcoming cards, including massive news involving the featherweight title. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) will leave his crown behind as he moves up to the lightweight division, making way for a vacant title fight at UFC 314 between former champ Alexander Volkanovski and red-hot contender Diego Lopes. “Topuria has felt like he’s done all he can in that division, and he feels like he’s cemented his legacy, and his body cannot make the weight anymore,” White said on Instagram Live Wednesday evening. “So Topuria will be moving up to 155 pounds and will be vacating the featherweight title
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Dana White explains Ilia Topuria’s decision to vacate UFC featherweight title – MMA Junkie