Overview

• Daniel Cormier rebuked Michael Bisping and Paul Felder for likening Topuria’s decision to skip No. 1 contender Arman Tsarukyan to a Jon Jones–style avoidance
• Bisping and Felder argued champions must face the top-ranked challenger, prompting debate over mandatory obligations versus marquee matchups
• Topuria extended his unbeaten 17-0 run by capturing the lightweight title with a first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira after vacating the featherweight belt
• UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis hailed Topuria as a future Hall of Famer and one of the best fighters on the roster
• With Tsarukyan still outside the title picture following an injury pull-out, Topuria’s next opponent could be Justin Gaethje, Paddy Pimblett or a rematch with Max Holloway