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Ilia Topuria

Career Highlights Career Justin Gaethje Lightweight Division Title Defense Career Moves Title Contender Career Aspirations Record and Achievements Career Achievements Max Holloway Achievements Title Fight Championship Title Championship Fights Future Matchups Upcoming Fights Criticism Fan Opinions Charles Oliveira Featherweight Champion Featherweight Championship Career Progression Weight Class Changes Title Shot Controversy

Topuria Open to Paddy Pimblett in January as UFC Delays First Lightweight Defense

No opponent has been named because Paramount+ kickoff plans collide with contender obligations.

Dana White Says No Topuria Title Defense Is Set as Pimblett and Gaethje Lobby

Poirier Backs Gaethje for Topuria’s Next Title Defense as UFC Weighs Pimblett Push

Topuria Rules Out Tsarukyan as UFC Weighs Gaethje or Pimblett Next

Holloway vs. Poirier III Headlines UFC 318 in Poirier’s Farewell Fight

UFC 317 Features Topuria vs. Oliveira for Vacant Lightweight Title and Pantoja’s Flyweight Defense

Ilia Topuria to Challenge Charles Oliveira for Vacant UFC Lightweight Crown

Ilia Topuria Set to Face Charles Oliveira in UFC 317 Lightweight Title Bout