Ilia Topuria’s refusal to grant Arman Tsarukyan the next title shot is more than the usual champion’s politicking. In today’s hyper-connected fight culture, these words have seismic implications.

Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) claimed the vacant belt by knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 earlier this month. He awaits ...

Ilia Topuria isn’t so sure if Paddy Pimblett will be his next opponent. For the first time since 2022, there’s a new undisputed lightweight champion in town and his name is Ilia Topuria .

Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria have been bitter rivals for the past three years and the feud boiled over last month when the pair clashed in the UFC cage ...

For a long time, Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett's heated rivalry was restricted to social media, interviews and rare backstage confrontations. A fight between them isn't far-fetched now that ...

Alan Jouban isn't fiending for Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett like most. Pimblett (22-4 MMA, 7-0 UFC) is adamant that a ...

After Pimblett dominated Michael Chandler en route to a stoppage win in April, many fans were finally forced to accept the ...

Speaking with the Nelk Boys, Topuria hinted at two names being in the mix: Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, both of whom could be on the UFC's agenda. He also confirmed No. 1-contender Arman ...

Justin Gaethje says if UFC pushes for him to fight Paddy Pimblett next then it proves they don't "need me anymore." ...

Ilia Topuria hints at vacating his UFC lightweight title, refusing to face top contender Arman Tsarukyan, sparking major ...

Former UFC heavyweight champion and current PPV color commentator Daniel Cormier suggests Paddy Pimblett needs a bigger name than Michael Chandler to challenge Ilia Topuria for the lightweight title.

UFC champion Ilia Topuria had the opportunity to fight Steiny, Kyle Forgeard and Salim from the Nelk Boys and destroyed them.