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, the UFC lightweight champion, has taken a firm stand against fighting top contender Arman Tsarukyan. In an ...

Ilia Topuria has explained he'd rather vacate his title than welcome a fight with the No. 1-ranked lightweight title ...

Ilia Topuria’s refusal to grant Arman Tsarukyan the next title shot is more than the usual champion’s politicking. In today’s ...

Tsarukyan is currently ranked No. 2 in the promotion's official lightweight rankings. The No. 1 spot is held by Islam ...

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

Arman Tsarukyan is ready to put his money where his mouth is against Ilia Topuria. The #1 UFC lightweight in the world ...

Tsarukyan hasn’t fought since defeating Oliveira by split decision at UFC 300 last year. The Armenian has won four consecutive fights since a controversial defeat to Mateusz Gamrot in June 2022.

Arman Tsarukyan expresses interest in a $500K side bet if a potential fight with Ilia Topuria ever materializes.

Speaking with the Nelk Boys, Topuria hinted at two names being in the mix: Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, both of whom ...

ABU DHABI – Bryce Mitchell is adamant that UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is not unstoppable.