
Ilia Topuria Steps Up to Lightweight, Leaves Featherweight Crown Behind
Ilia Topuria, the undefeated UFC fighter, vacates his featherweight title for a move to the lightweight division, citing weight-cutting struggles and a desire for new challenges. Meanwhile, Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes will battle for the now-vacant featherweight title at UFC 314. Topuria's transition is supported by UFC's policy on champions moving between divisions.
Kellan Fitzpatrick