Ilia Topuria News
Arman Tsarukyan slams Ilia Topuria after absent UFC lightweight champ's X-rated rant
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and top contender Arman Tsarukyan continue to go at it from afar. Ilia Topuria's first lightweight title defense hit an indefinite delay as the champion deals with… Read more
Ilia Topuria discusses his submission threat ahead of possible Islam Makhachev fight
Ilia Topuria has discussed his submission prowess and how he could use it in a possible showdown against Islam Makhachev. Right now, Ilia Topuria is the UFC lightweight champion. At UFC 324,… Read more
Paddy Pimblett pumps the brakes on ending Ilia Topuria feud after recent support: 'I still hate him!'
UFC lightweight star Paddy Pimblett clarified his stance towards Ilia Topuria after their recent classy back-and-forths. Paddy Pimblett will fight for the interim lightweight title next month against Justin Gaethje at UFC… Read more
Ilia Topuria should be stripped of UFC gold, says popular analyst
One well-known analyst has shifted his opinion on Ilia Topuria's status as the UFC Lightweight Champion. Topuria might be holding the main 155-pound title, but he will not be featured in the… Read more
Ilia Topuria eviscerated by former rival over domestic violence allegations linked to UFC leave
One of UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria's former foes, Bryce Mitchell, went on an unhinged rant over domestic violence allegations. Fight fans shouldn't expect UFC superstar Ilia Topuria to return to the… Read more
Ilia Topuria reveals shocking reason he's on UFC hiatus
When Ilia Topuria revealed that personal matters would be keeping him away from the UFC Octagon, few could've anticipated the details that were inevitably unveiled. Topuria appeared to be a prime candidate… Read more
Ilia Topuria drops a bombshell as he reveals plan to leave MMA for boxing
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has revealed his future plans to leave mixed martial arts for professional boxing. As we know, Ilia Topuria is one of the biggest stars in mixed martial… Read more
Ilia Topuria praises UFC 324 booking of Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje
Ilia Topuria admits he finds both Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje to be deserving of their interim title fight at UFC 324. Topuria would've been a clear choice to headline UFC's debut… Read more
Ilia Topuria claims lightweight plans will change if Justin Gaethje wins at UFC 324
Ilia Topuria has made quite the assertion about what a win for Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 would do. Gaethje is an underdog going into his interim UFC Lightweight Championship fight against… Read more
UFC star Ilia Topuria receives big praise from fellow UFC champion
UFC sensation Ilia Topuria has received big praise from fellow UFC champion Tom Aspinall following another strong year. While he may have only fought once this year, it's safe to say that… Read more
Ilia Topuria reacts to Merab Dvalishvili's UFC 323 loss against Petr Yan
Ilia Topuria has sent words of encouragement to Merab Dvalishvili following UFC 323. Dvalishvili was chasing history on Saturday in Las Vegas. "The Machine" was attempting to set a new record for… Read more
Ilia Topuria to Cristiano Ronaldo after latter became shareholder in MMA company: "Welcome to the family"
Ilia Topuria recently tipped his proverbial cap to Cristiano Ronaldo as the soccer star has revealed he now has major stakes in an MMA promotion partly owned by the UFC lightweight champion.… Read more
Daniel Cormier explains why Arman Tsarukyan is 'scary' fight for Ilia Topuria fans
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has explained why Arman Tsarukyan is a scary fight for Ilia Topuria fans to contend with. In the main event of UFC Qatar last weekend, Arman Tsarukyan really… Read more
UFC Qatar winner Arman Tsarukyan reacts to Ilia Topuria preferring Paddy Pimblett fight
Arman Tsarukyan has taken exception to UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria preferring a fight with Paddy Pimblett. Tsarukyan believes he has earned No. 1 contender status after submitting Dan Hooker in the… Read more
Arman Tsarukyan vows an easy win over Ilia Topuria in potential UFC title fight
Arman Tsarukyan believes he can make things look easy in a UFC title fight against Ilia Topuria. Tsarukyan earned the headlining spot on the UFC Qatar card against Dan Hooker this past… Read more
Ilia Topuria puts fake 'gangster' Arman Tsarukyan on blast following UFC Qatar
Ilia Topuria has taken issue with Arman Tsarukyan's constant ducking accusations. Tsarukyan took center stage in the main event of UFC Qatar. He submitted Dan Hooker in the second round. "Ahalkalakets" has… Read more
Islam Makhachev's team warns Ilia Topuria against suffering Dillon Danis' fate as bad blood intensifies
Manager Ali Abdelaziz says Ilia Topuria could suffer a similar fate as Dillon Danis if he continues to taunt Islam Makhachev. Just before Islam Makhachev won a second UFC title at UFC… Read more
Paddy Pimblett claims Ilia Topuria is to blame for UFC lightweight title holdup
Paddy Pimblett insists that Ilia Topuria is holding things up as far as the booking of his first UFC lightweight title defense is concerned. Topuria hasn't fought since June when he knocked… Read more