Ilia Topuria He is the UFC lightweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/iliatopuria
With the hiatus experienced by Ilia TopuriaThe solution found by the UFC to maintain the momentum of the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) was the creation of an interim title to be contested between... Justin gaethje e Paddy PimblettHowever, not all figures in the MMA world seem to be in favor of the choice.
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To Chael SonnenFor example, the measure taken by the organization appears lenient towards the Georgian/Spanish leader. According to him, Topuria should be stripped of the crown.
“Interim belts are for cases of illness or injury. The moment Ilia tells us he’s out for any other reason, he should be stripped,” the American gangster said in a conversation with reporter Ariel Helwani last Tuesday (16).
Chael Sonnen believes Ilia Topuria should be stripped of the undisputed championship
“Interim belts are for illness or injury. The moment Ilia tells us he's out for anything outside that criteria, you've gotta be stripped.” ⏳
(Via @arielhelwani) pic.twitter.com/jSExOy7vOL
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) December 17, 2025
Topuria recently announced that he would need to spend the next few months out of action to deal with legal issues related to a divorce. At only 28 years old, he is undefeated in 17 fights and is one of the most popular personalities in the sport today.
Topuria has not yet defended the belt.
Ilia Topuria poses with two UFC belts after victory against Charles of the Bronx. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
Despite shocking the world by capturing the featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) titles with knockouts against Alexander Volkanovsky e Charles of the BronxThe Georgian/Spanish fighter never defended either belt, respectively. He was stripped of his first title after deciding to move up in weight.
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