UFC featherweight champion and one of MMA’s biggest breakout stars, Ilia Topuria revealed his plans to vacate his title and move up to lightweight.
241 event at the Honda Center on August 17, 2019 in Anaheim, California. that he has likely had his last fight at 145 pounds and that he plans to move up to lightweight for his next fight.
After losing to Topuria via knockout at UFC 308 in October, Max Holloway announced he was permanently moving up to lightweight. Now, Topuria is apparently following him to the 155-pound division. It will be interesting to hear UFC President Dana White’s thoughts on Topuria’s decision and to see how the promotion navigates the future of these two weight classes.Bryan Battle missed weight by four pounds
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