Michael Bisping thinks Ilia Topuria leaving featherweight worked out well for Alexander Volkanovski. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) decided to vacate his 145-pound title for a move up to lightweight after back-to-back knockouts of Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) and Max Holloway.

Dana White explains Ilia Topuria’s title relinquishment and how there's no guarantee that he will fight Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title.

Ilia Topuria shocked the MMA world by vacating his featherweight title and announcing he is moving up to face the best lightweights in the UFC. An immediate title shot is not guaranteed, so now it’s time to figure out the best options for his next opponent.

Diego Lopes says UFC’s reenforced stance against champ-vs.-champ fights led to Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title.

Dana White dismisses rumors about the UFC forcing Ilia Topuria to vacate the featherweight title, calling the speculation completely false.

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 has decided to depart the UFC featherweight division, and former champ Alexander Volkanovski is set to fight for the vacant title at UFC 314.

Many assume Islam Makhachev will defend his title against Ilia Topuria in the summer. However, a new report suggests the

Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't believe Ilia Topuria is deserving of a lightweight title shot, but one UFC legend doesn't agree. 'El Matador' is currently riding arguably the greatest two-fight win streak in UFC history,