No fight with Volkanovski: Topuria plans to move to a different weight class

A showdown between UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and Alex Volkanovski now seems unlikely. Here’s why.

Details: According to Jorge Clement, the coach of the Spanish fighter of Georgian descent, Topuria is planning to transition to a new weight class.

Quote:
“I don’t think he’s planning to defend the featherweight title. I believe he wants to capture the lightweight championship. I don’t think he’ll be granted an immediate title shot, but he’s aiming to fight ranked opponents to earn a title fight.”

Reminder: Recently, Topuria continued his verbal feud with the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, telling the Portuguese footballer to “go to hell.”