Ilia Topuria is vacating the UFC featherweight championship and making way for a new chapter in his career. Last week, UFC CEO Dana White dropped major news, announcing Topuria’s monumental decision to leave behind his belt at 145 pounds in search for the one a weight class above. This caught many by surprise given the number of contenders left, as well Topuria’s dominance in the division. Topuria has long talked about wanting to challenge champion Islam Makhachev , and it looks like it wasn’t just talk. What’s been the community’s sentiment around the big news? Should Topuira get an immediate title shot at lightweight, or does he need to prove his worth first against a contender?
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