Ilia Topuria, Alexander Volkanovski and UFC

Paddy Pimblett says Ilia Topuria 'ran' from challenges of Alexander Volkanovski, Diego Lopes and Movsar Evloev
For a long time, Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett's heated rivalry was restricted to social media, interviews and rare backstage confrontations. A fight between them isn't far-fetched now that Topuria moved to lightweight and Pimblett signed a major bout agreement for UFC 314.
As UFC 314 Gets Hyped, Ilia Topuria Lands a Brutal Insult on Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria
Ilia Topuria may left the featherweight division, perhaps for good, but he still has all the bragging rights in the world. The post As UFC 314 Gets Hyped, Ilia Topuria Lands a Brutal Insult on Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Ilia Topuria Rips Into Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes Before UFC 314
Topuria already has a stunning knockout win over Volkanovski — a victory that earned him the UFC featherweight title, which he defended against Max Holloway, whom he also defeat
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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‘Won Two Fights, Acts Like Muhammad Ali”: Ilia Topuria Mocks Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes, Fans Slam His ’Disrespect’
Ilia Topuria has come under fire from fans after describing Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes as his "children" ahead of UFC 314.
Ilia Topuria weighs-in on fight between his 'sons' Alexander Volkanovski & Diego Lopes
Volkanovski's arguably the greatest featherweight of all time, 16-1 at 145lbs with wins over Jose Aldo, Max Holloway (twice), Yair Rodriguez, and more. Volkanovski, 36, had hoped to rematch Topuria in an effort to avenge his KO loss at UFC 298, the night he lost the title.
Alexander Volkanovski Sends Yet Another Warning To Diego Lopes Ahead Of UFC 314 Title Fight
Alexander Volkanovski issues another warning to Diego Lopes ahead of their UFC 314 title fight, setting the stage for an intense showdown.
Ilia Topuria vacates UFC featherweight title – Volkanovski and Lopes set for championship bout
Topuria’s decision has opened the door to an exciting match-up between former divisional champion Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes for the vacant title, making the 2025 calendar that much more engrossing.
UFC 314 video: Alexander Volkanovski goes tarps off, Diego Lopes goes cowboy for first faceoff
Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes had the first faceoff for their UFC 314 vacant featherweight title bout.
Michael Bisping: Ilia Topuria vacating featherweight title 'perfect scenario' for Alexander Volkanovski
Michael Bisping thinks Ilia Topuria leaving featherweight worked out well for Alexander Volkanovski. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) decided to vacate his 145-pound title for a move up to lightweight ...
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Ilia Topuria’s longtime rival scolds ‘stupid’ champ for dodging Alexander Volkanovski rematch
Minutes after knocking out Max Holloway at UFC 308, Topuria turned his attention toward a rematch with Volkanovski after their UFC 298 headliner last year. The two had a brief post-fight interaction ...
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Replying to ‘Fat’ Remarks, Paddy Pimblett Exposes Ilia Topuria’s Reality Behind Unexpected Featherweight Move
Paddy Pimblett isn't holding back when it comes to Ilia Topuria's decision to relinquish his featherweight title and ...
‘You’re stupid’ – Paddy Pimblett rips into Ilia Topuria with Conor McGregor comparison when predicting UFC future
Unbeaten UFC star Ilia Topuria has been branded as ‘stupid’ by rival Paddy Pimblett over his decision in moving up a division ...