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Cormier Rebuts Khabib as Debate Over Topuria’s First Lightweight Defense Intensifies

Public disagreement over Ilia Topuria’s next opponent leaves UFC matchmakers without a named challenger.

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Overview

  • Khabib Nurmagomedov labeled Arman Tsarukyan the UFC’s best lightweight and said he would beat Ilia Topuria eight times out of ten.
  • Daniel Cormier called the 80–20 claim “crazy,” arguing he doesn’t believe anyone would defeat the unbeaten Topuria eight out of ten times.
  • Renato Moicano weighed in that Topuria would dominate Tsarukyan, contending the contender is not as good as many believe.
  • Dominick Cruz urged Topuria to chase a Paddy Pimblett matchup for the biggest payday, citing their high-profile UFC 317 faceoff.
  • The UFC has not announced Topuria’s first defense, Dana White appears uninterested in a Pimblett title shot, and No. 1-ranked Tsarukyan is staying active with a Sept. 19 ACBJJ appearance.