Ilia Topuria has a message, and it’s loud and clear: the featherweight crown isn’t up for grabs anytime soon. Earlier this week, rumors started swirling after the UFC

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has his eyes set on bigger challenges. Topuria has one featherweight title defense on his resume but is considering moving up to lightweight. Topuria, 27, mulled over earning a UFC lightweight title shot.

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria’s coach, Jorge Climent, confirms his desired move up to lightweight and explains why.

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is ready to test his strength at 155 pounds. Joining Spanish radio outlet El Partidazo de COPE on Monday, the

Michael Bisping sees similarities in Ilia Topuria and Conor McGregor's paths in the UFC. UFC featherweight champion Topuria hinted at a move up to lightweight, and his coach cited weight cutting as the main reason.

Ilia Topuria caused many reactions with his comments on wanting to leave the UFC featherweight division behind for a move up to lightweight. UFC contender Diego Lopes was one of the many who were caught off guard by the 145-pound champion's bold remarks.

Conor McGregor is calling out highly skilled opponents for a fight in 2025. But MMAfighting latest news shows that any fight with the Irish star may be a case where people have to see him step into the octagon before it actually happens.

Renato Moicano advises UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria against moving up to lightweight. After back-to-back knockouts of Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, Topuria recently hinted at a move up to 155 pounds.

Top UFC Featherweight Diego Lopes also says he'd fight Alexander Volkanovski if Ilia Topuria moves up a division.