Diego Lopes discusses Ilia Topuria lightweight move, future in other divisions
Diego Lopes faces Alexander Volkanovski for a vacant featherweight title at UFC 314 with Ilia Topuria out of the picture for now.
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 Presenter Cites Ilia Topuria As The Next Big Thing Of UFC For THIS Reason
A UFC presenter calls Ilia Topuria the next big star, pointing to a key reason behind his rapid rise in the MMA world.
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 in the Octagon, and the featherweight titleholder seemed on board with granting Volkanovski another shot at the title.
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.
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.
Damning Reality Awaits Alexander Volkanovski as Fans React to Diego Lopes Faceoff Before UFC 314
Ilia Topuria’s decision to relinquish his featherweight title has rewritten the division’s narrative, placing Diego Lopes and Alexander Volkanovski at its core. The post Damning Reality Awaits Alexander Volkanovski as Fans React to Diego Lopes Faceoff Before UFC 314 appeared first on EssentiallySports.
UFC 314 -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors, complete guide
Alexander Volkanovski could become UFC featherweight champion again without beating the man who took the title from him. After Ilia Topuria vacated the featherweight title, Volkanovski and Diego Lopes were called on to headline UFC 314 for the vacant belt.
Paddy Pimblett claims Ilia Topuria ‘running’ from Alexander Volkanovski for key reason
Paddy Pimblett 'can't believe' his rival Ilia Topuria vacated the UFC title. Divisions apart no more with champion Topuria leaving the featherweight division behind, along with any chance for a title rematch against former champ Alexander Volkanovski.
Ilia Topuria Gets an Update for Alexander Volkanovski Rematch as Ex-UFC Champ Reveals Intentions Before UFC 314
Ilia Topuria's decision to go up to lightweight has put the featherweight division in a state of uncertainty. The post Ilia Topuria Gets an Update for Alexander Volkanovski Rematch as Ex-UFC Champ Reveals Intentions Before UFC 314 appeared first on EssentiallySports.
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