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

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.
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 White announced Wednesday evening that Volkanovski will fight Diego Lopes for the vacant title at UFC 314.
Ilia Topuria Vacates Title, Volkanovski-Lopes Fight for Belt; UFC 315 Card Revealed
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Ilia Topuria doesn't deserve Islam Makhachev title fight says Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov suggests submission artist Charles Oliveira would be a fair fight for Ilia Topuria, favoring the featherweight champ in his lightweight debut. "If you move up and he beat somebody like Charles, of course [title shot]. I think Ilia can beat [Oliveira]," Nurmagomedov said.
UFC 314: Ilia Topuria vacates UFC featherweight title, Volkanovski vs. Lopes title bout headlines slew of announcements
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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.
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.
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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.
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UFC Hall of Famer lays out ‘perfect scenario’ for Alexander Volkanovski’s featherweight comeback
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"Makes a few more million dollars" - Michael Bisping outlines "perfect scenario" for Alexander Volkanovski after Ilia Topuria's lightweight move
Michael Bisping explained his "perfect scenario" for Alexander Volkanovski to close out his legendary fighting career.
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 314 main event
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Looking To Reclaim Featherweight Crown Alexander Volkanovski Puts Significant Stress On Wrestling
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UFC analyst sees Ilia Topuria's lightweight move as blessing for Alexander Volkanovski: "He's no spring chicken"
Michael Bisping believes Alexander Volkanovski might have benefited from not fighting Ilia Topuria in his next Octagon appearance.