Current UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has expressed his desire to move up to the lightweight division in the world's top league.
Ilia Topuriad for radio El Partidazo de COPE
Maybe there’s a change coming. Yes, very likely [you saw my last fight at featherweight]. I’d like to move up to the next weight class, and since Islam [Makhachev] is the champion fighting in January, and he won’t be ready…
Topuria last entered the octagon in October 2024 during UFC 308, securing a knockout victory against Max Holloway in the third round. He boasts an impressive record of 16 wins and no losses.
Previously, Topuria had expressed interest in facing the lightweight champion, Russian fighter Islam Makhachev.
