Diego Lopes says UFC’s reenforced stance against champ-vs.-champ fights led to Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title.

With UFC 145-pound champion Ilia Topuria relinquishing his title, Lopes (26-6 MMA, 5-1 UFC) will take on former champ ...

The UFC is implementing a new policy requiring champions to relinquish titles in one weight class before moving to another.

While reacting to Topuria giving back the championship in an interview with broadcast partner ESPN, Lopes says the roster has ...

With Ilia Topuria leaving the featherweight division, Lopes now has a prime opportunity to claim the vacant title at UFC 314.

Alexander Volkanovski can become UFC featherweight champion again without avenging his loss to Ilia Topuria. UFC CEO Dana ...

Featherweight Diego Lopes has claimed the UFC forced Ilia Topuria to vacate his title ahead of a move to the lightweight division.

A look at the opening betting odds for the upcoming UFC 314 main event - Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes for the vacant ...

As we know, Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes will collide at UFC 314. The pair will meet in the main event for the UFC featherweight championship, which was recently vacated by Ilia Topuria as he ...

Alexander Volkanovski will collide with Diego Lopes in a battle for the undisputed featherweight title at UFC 314 in Miami, ...

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