Dana White: UFC didn't ask Ilia Topuria to vacate title

Dana White gives puzzling update regarding potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight
UFC CEO Dana White seemed enthused when discussing Islam Makhachev's next fight following UFC Seattle Saturday night.
Dana White: UFC didn't ask Ilia Topuria to vacate title; Islam Makhachev fight not guaranteed
Topuria, 28, now heads to the perpetually stacked lightweight division to dethrone the champion, Uncrowned's pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter Islam Makhachev. Or at least, that's the expectation. Speaking to media after UFC Seattle on Saturday, White stated that Topuria's next step isn't finalized just yet.
Diego Lopes says Ilia Topuria vacating title after UFC's 'very clear' message
Diego Lopes says UFC’s reenforced stance against champ-vs.-champ fights led to Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title.
Dana White Shuts Down Rumors About Forcing Ilia Topuria To Vacate UFC Featherweight Title
Dana White dismisses rumors about the UFC forcing Ilia Topuria to vacate the featherweight title, calling the speculation completely false.
Wait, so Dana White says Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev isn’t a guarantee? C’mon now…
Dana White is no stranger to negotiating through the media, but if Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria can be made, you make it.
Dana White explains why Ilia Topuria vacated title, no guarantee he gets Islam Makhachev next
Dana White details what led to Ilia Topuria vacating his featherweight title with no guarantees that his next fight comes against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
Ilia Topuria Vacates Featherweight Title, New Title Fight Set For UFC 314
Ilia Topuria has decided to depart the UFC featherweight division, and former champ Alexander Volkanovski is set to fight for the vacant title at UFC 314.
Former UFC double champion explains what Ilia Topuria should’ve done differently following title vacation
After Ilia Topuria vacated the UFC featherweight title earlier this week, his decision has been questioned by Daniel Cormier who suggested he should be selfish.
Jean Silva hopes now ex-UFC champ Ilia Topuria has picked lightweight as his lane
Before he knew Ilia Topuria vacated his featherweight title, Jean Silva was hopeful a divisional tie-up wasn’t in the future.
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Michael Bisping explains how Alexander Volkanovski benefits from Ilia Topuria’s UFC title vacancy
UFC Hall of Famer and color commentator Michael Bisping thinks Alexander Volkanovski has benefitted from Ilia Topuria's UFC title vacancy.
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 ...
Ilia Topuria Vacates Title, Volkanovski-Lopes Fight for Belt; UFC 315 Card Revealed
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Joe Lopez believes Ilia Topuria is following the Conor McGregor model
Alexander Volkanovski's coach Joe Lopez believes Ilia Topuria is following the Conor McGregor model by moving to lightweight.
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Ilia Topuria Threatens to Spoil Dustin Poirier's Retirement with UFC Move
UFC head honcho Dana White, in his signature no-nonsense style, sent shockwaves through the MMA world during his latest ...
Ilia Topuria's lightweight jump is the stuff MMA legends are made of — if he can pull it off
Topuria could become an instant MMA great with his plan to vacate the UFC featherweight title and move up to lightweight.
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UFC analyst speculates on Dustin Poirier's possible final opponent while sharing astonishing take on potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria clash
UFC legend Dustin Poirier, after a remarkable 16-year MMA career, is preparing for one final bout before retiring from the sport.