“UFC Wouldn’t Have Forced Him” – Daniel Cormier Questions Ilia Topuria on Not Making ‘Selfish’ Choice for Islam Makhachev Fight

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“UFC Wouldn’t Have Forced Him” – Daniel Cormier Questions Ilia Topuria on Not Making ‘Selfish’ Choice for Islam Makhachev Fight

The shark-infested waters of the lightweight division just got even deeper as Ilia Topuria officially vacated his featherweight title to move up to 155lbs—the most stacked and cutthroat weight class in the sport. But was walking away from his throne the right call? UFC commentator and former champion Daniel Cormier isn’t so sure. With fresh blood finally emerging at 145lbs and Topuria’s reign still in its infancy, DC believes that abandoning suc…