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Alexander Volkanovski: 'It's fair' for Ilia Topuria to get immediate UFC lightweight title shot

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Alexander Volkanovski has no issues with Ilia Topuria getting an immediate UFC lightweight title shot. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is vacating his featherweight championship after back-to-back knockouts of Volkanovski and Max Holloway. Volkanovski was awaiting his rematch with Topuria, but those plans were derailed after “El Matador” moved divisions. But because Topuria won’t be holding up any divisions, Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) approves…

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Alexander Volkanovski: 'It's fair' for Ilia Topuria to get immediate UFC lightweight title shot

Alexander Volkanovski has no issues with Ilia Topuria getting an immediate UFC lightweight title shot. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is vacating his featherweight championship after back-to-back knockouts of Volkanovski and Max Holloway. Volkanovski was awaiting his rematch with Topuria, but those plans were derailed after “El Matador” moved divisions. But because Topuria won’t be holding up any divisions, Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) approves…

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Alexander Volkanovski makes prediction for possible Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight

Alexander Volkanovski is the only man to have fought both Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria in the UFC Octagon.

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Alexander Volkanovski Explains How Ilia Topuria Might Knock Out Islam Makhachev in UFC Lightweight Fight

Alexander Volkanovski, a former featherweight champ, has some big thoughts on how Ilia Topuria might take on lightweight king Islam Makhachev. On March 17, 2025, he spilled his take on the Believe You Me Podcast, saying Makhachev’s tough to beat unless someone lands a monster punch. Volkanovski knows Topuria well after losing his belt to ...

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Islam Makhachev Wants Ilia Topuria to Earn Lightweight Title Shot

It appears that Ilia Topuria won’t be fighting for the lightweight championship—at least not right away. Islam Makhachev believes Topuria needs to earn his shot at the lightweight championship, fighting at 155 lbs at least once. Makhachev has reportedly declined the fight, or rather, he didn’t agree to face Topuria next, although it appears the […] The post Islam Makhachev Wants Ilia Topuria to Earn Lightweight Title Shot appeared first on THE S…

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