Ilia Topuria might have the ability to become the first ever three-division champion in UFC history but he says the promotion already asked him not to make a move up to welterweight just yet.

Ilia became just the tenth person to become a UFC two-division champion when he won the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship by knocking out former champion, Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 last month. Now ...

Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) walked through that door at UFC 317 in June, when the former featherweight champion moved up in ...

Topuria’s rise to No. 1 and Makhachev’s response set the stage for a potential superfight ...

Ilia Topuria knocks out Charles Oliveira to win the vacant UFC lightweight title during UFC 317 in T-Mobile Arena Saturday, June 28, 2025. Topuria won with the title with a first-round knockout.

Ilia Topuria's star has never shined brighter. On the biggest stage of the year—UFC International Fight Week at T-Mobile Arena—he delivered a chilling reminder of his power.

Dana White Makes Promise After Ilia Topuria’s UFC 317 Triumph. Unlock the latest UFC news — direct to your inbox. Subscribe with Google Subscribe with Facebook Or enter your name and email.

The UFC’s matchmakers now face the enviable task of capitalizing on this red-hot rivalry. Ilia Topuria’s knockout of Charles Oliveira was more than just a championship victory, it was a statement.

Topuria vs. Oliveira will take place Saturday night, setting the stage for what's expected to be an action-packed event in ...

Renato Money Moicano Carneiro recently shared his pick for a potential clash between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria.