In just about a month, there will be three UFC Lightweight champions (seriously). There is, of course, the undisputed kingpin ...
Ilia Topuria will step away from the UFC for the beginning of 2026 to resolve a ‘difficult moment’ in his life. The UFC lightweight champion has said he will tell his bosses when he is ...
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has announced a hiatus until at least April 2026, citing personal family matters. This unexpected break impacts ...
The promotion’s 2026 calendar will kick off with Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett headlining UFC 324 in Las Vegas, with the winner emerging as the new interim lightweight champion and with a shot at ...
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira envisions a road back to title contention after his next fight.
Ilia Topuria has opened up on the ‘suffering’ of his weight cuts to 145lb, explaining why he decided to move up to 155lb. And speaking about his decision to leave the featherweight division for ...
ILIA TOPURIA has given a worrying update on his first lightweight title defence. ‘El Matador’ hasn’t set foot inside the octagon since demolishing Charles Oliveira for the-then ...
Topuria is taking a hiatus from the UFC, a decision he disclosed in a social media statement and explained was down to ...
Ilia Topuria won’t be back in the octagon anytime soon, and it’s not because of injuries, negotiations or matchmaking dram. It’s life outside the cage.
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has revealed that he will not compete in the first quarter of 2026 due to personal reasons.
UFC sensation Ilia Topuria has received big praise from fellow UFC champion Tom Aspinall following another strong year.
Before his interim lightweight title fight, Justin Gaethje explained how he might end up missing a matchup with Ilia Topuria without ever meaning to. Topuria, the reigning lightweight champion, ...