Dana White, Topuria and Islam Makhachev

Dana White gives puzzling update regarding potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight
UFC CEO Dana White seemed enthused when discussing Islam Makhachev's next fight following UFC Seattle Saturday night.
Wait, so Dana White says Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev isn’t a guarantee? C’mon now…
Dana White is no stranger to negotiating through the media, but if Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria can be made, you make it.
Dana White Shuts Down Rumors About Forcing Ilia Topuria To Vacate UFC Featherweight Title
Dana White dismisses rumors about the UFC forcing Ilia Topuria to vacate the featherweight title, calling the speculation completely false.
Dana White reacts to rumor UFC will no longer allow double champions after Ilia Topuria vacated his title
At the UFC Seattle post-fight scrum, White also clarified that Ilia Topuria’s decision to vacate his featherweight belt was a choice made by the fighter rather than UFC Brass. White announced Topuria vacating his featherweight title in an update earlier this month.
UFC 314: Ilia Topuria vacates featherweight title, Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes to battle for belt
Alexander Volkanovski can become UFC featherweight champion again without avenging his loss to Ilia Topuria. UFC CEO Dana White announced Wednesday evening that Volkanovski will fight Diego Lopes for the vacant title at UFC 314.
Ilia Topuria Vacates Featherweight Title, New Title Fight Set For UFC 314
Ilia Topuria has decided to depart the UFC featherweight division, and former champ Alexander Volkanovski is set to fight for the vacant title at UFC 314.
Ilia Topuria Vacates Title, Volkanovski-Lopes Fight for Belt; UFC 315 Card Revealed
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Former UFC double champion explains what Ilia Topuria should’ve done differently following title vacation
After Ilia Topuria vacated the UFC featherweight title earlier this week, his decision has been questioned by Daniel Cormier who suggested he should be selfish.
Dana White: UFC didn't ask Ilia Topuria to vacate title, Islam Makhachev fight not guaranteed
Ilia Topuria appeared destined to add his name to the list of all-time great UFC featherweight champions after back-to-back knockout wins over Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway in 2024. Instead,
Diego Lopes says Ilia Topuria vacating title after UFC's 'very clear' message
Diego Lopes says UFC’s reenforced stance against champ-vs.-champ fights led to Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title.
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UFC analyst sees Ilia Topuria's lightweight move as blessing for Alexander Volkanovski: "He's no spring chicken"
Michael Bisping believes Alexander Volkanovski might have benefited from not fighting Ilia Topuria in his next Octagon appearance.
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Diego Lopes reacts to Ilia Topuria vacating title, says UFC changed rules on double-champ status
Diego Lopes reveals some new UFC rules for champions, and reacts to Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title.
Jean Silva hopes now ex-UFC champ Ilia Topuria has picked lightweight as his lane
Before he knew Ilia Topuria vacated his featherweight title, Jean Silva was hopeful a divisional tie-up wasn’t in the future.
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Daniel Cormier explains why he’s surprised by Ilia Topuria’s lightweight switch
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on Ilia Topuria's decision to make a move up to the lightweight division.
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Ilia Topuria Threatens to Spoil Dustin Poirier's Retirement with UFC Move
UFC head honcho Dana White, in his signature no-nonsense style, sent shockwaves through the MMA world during his latest ...
UFC champion Ilia Topuria's weight-class jump is the stuff MMA legends are made of — if he can pull it off
Topuria could become an instant MMA great with his plan to vacate the UFC featherweight title and move up to lightweight.