Is Ilia Topuria about to voluntarily give up the UFC featherweight title? It appears he thinking about it. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC), who earned his first 145-pound title defense with a knockout of Max Holloway at UFC 308 in October after claiming the belt from Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 in February, said he’s interested in moving up to lightweight in his next contest. All signs pointed to Topuria next defending his belt in a rematch with Volkanovski in 2025, perhaps in Spain , but it appears “El Matador” has a different idea in mind. “There were talks of Miami, but I’m not sure because there are still some pending conversations,” Topuria told Spanish radio outlet El Partidazo de COPE .
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UFC champ Ilia Topuria hints at vacating title, wants Charles Oliveira at lightweight – MMA Junkie