Ilia Topuria is ready to leave featherweight – and his belt – behind for a move to the UFC lightweight division.

Daniel Cormier has an idea of why Ilia Topuria called out Charles Oliveira despite having unfinished business at featherweight.

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria could be moving on from the division for good.Topuria said he wants to move up to lightweight in his next fight and face former champion Charles Oliveira.“We need to talk about it (with the UFC) and take a look at my future,

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria's coach confirms his plans to move up to lightweight and explains why. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) surprised many when he hinted at leaving featherweight by showing interest in Charles Oliveira.

Michael Bisping sees similarities in Ilia Topuria and Conor McGregor's paths in the UFC. UFC featherweight champion Topuria hinted at a move up to lightweight, and his coach cited weight cutting as the main reason.