Ilia Topuria Aims for Double Championship in UFC

Ilia Topuria, the undefeated UFC featherweight champion, is planning to move up to the lightweight division, aiming to become a double champion. After his victories over Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, Topuria feels he has little left to prove at featherweight and has expressed interest in fighting Charles Oliveira, the current No. 2 contender in the lightweight division. With lightweight champion Islam Makhachev scheduled to fight Arman Tsarukyan, Topuria sees an opportunity to challenge Oliveira to fast-track his path to the lightweight title. Despite criticism from Cristiano Ronaldo, Topuria remains confident, even planning to invite Lionel Messi to his next fight. This decision highlights Topuria's ambition and willingness to confront more challenging opponents in one of UFC's most competitive divisions. His move has sparked excitement as it promises highly anticipated matchups in the future.