Diego Lopes was as surprised as the next guy when Ilia Topuria announced he'd moving up to lightweight in a recent interview.Of course, that remains to be seen for the UFC Featherweight Champion, but Topuria's comments leave us to wonder whether the promotion will greenlight a future for him at 155lbs,

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is ready to test his strength at 155 pounds. Joining Spanish radio outlet El Partidazo de COPE on Monday, the

During a recent interview with Spanish radio show El Partidazo de COPE, Topuria dropped a bombshell on his UFC career, suggesting that he’s likely competed at featherweight for the final time and will vacate the belt in order to move up to lightweight.

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has his eyes set on bigger challenges. Topuria has one featherweight title defense on his resume but is considering moving up to lightweight. Topuria, 27, mulled over earning a UFC lightweight title shot.

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria's coach confirms his plans to move up to lightweight and explains why. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) surprised many when he hinted at leaving featherweight by showing interest in Charles Oliveira.

Renato Moicano advises UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria against moving up to lightweight. After back-to-back knockouts of Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, Topuria recently hinted at a move up to 155 pounds.