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Max Holloway supports Ilia Topuria’s decision to step away from UFC: ‘I know the struggle first hand’

Max Holloway fully understands the struggles that UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is currently experiencing outside of the cage and supports his decision to put his UFC career on hold. Earlier ...
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Max Holloway Wants the Rematch Even If Ilia Topuria Jumps up to Welterweight

Max Holloway has some unfinished business with UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria, and 'Blessed' wants to run it back even ...

Ilia Topuria steps away from UFC: Lightweight champ details alleged extortion plot against him

When the UFC 324 card was announced with Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett meeting in the main event for an interim ...

Chael Sonnen says UFC must 'strip' Ilia Topuria's title amid champ's personal issues: 'You're not eligible'

Topuria, one of UFC's top pound-for-pound stars, is expected to remain out of action for the foreseeable future.

Why is Ilia Topuria stopping all UFC fights until 2026 and leaving the lightweight division wide open?

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has announced a hiatus until at least April 2026, citing personal family matters. This unexpected break impacts ...

Paddy Pimblett: Ilia Topuria may have to vacate UFC title if he’s out until the summer

Paddy Pimblett believes there’s a chance Ilia Topuria gets stripped of his lightweight title.