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.

Top UFC Featherweight Diego Lopes also says he'd fight Alexander Volkanovski if Ilia Topuria moves up a division.

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

Former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier appears to have his interest piqued since the rumors of a divisional move for current featherweight

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has his eyes set on bigger challenges. Topuria has one featherweight title defense on his resume but is considering moving up to lightweight. Topuria, 27, mulled over earning a UFC lightweight title shot.

UFC star Paddy Pimblett has given his thoughts on Ilia Topuria potentially making the move up to lightweight. For the longest time, Paddy Pimblett has been one of the biggest names in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While you may not be a big fan of him, nobody can deny the success he’s enjoyed since arriving in the promotion a few years ago.

Despite being just one defence into his UFC featherweight title reign, Ilia Topuria has his eyes set on a move up to the lightweight division and has pitched a potential bout agai