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Reaction: Islam Makhachev vacates title, Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 plus more fight announcements

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Islam Makhachev is vacating his title to make a move to welterweight to face new champion Jack Della Maddalena, which also results in Ilia Topuria taking on Charles Oliveira with the vacant lightweight belt on the line at UFC 317. In the wake of UFC CEO Dana White announcing those fights and so much more … Read more

Ilia Topuria vacates title; Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes headlines UFC 314 for featherweight belt

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There will be a new featherweight champion crowned at the UFC’s return to Miami. UFC CEO Dana White announced Wednesday night that Ilia Topuria has vacated his title, and former champ Alexander Volkanovski will face surging contender Diego Lopes for the belt in the main event of UFC 314 on April 12 at Kaseya Center. … Read more