Overview
- Ilia Topuria says his priority is a superfight with Islam Makhachev, proposing either a move to welterweight or a catchweight “pound‑for‑pound” title, and he names Paddy Pimblett as his fallback opponent at lightweight.
- Topuria tells journalist Álvaro Colmenero he has “nothing on the horizon” and has not been approached by the UFC about his first title defense.
- Arman Tsarukyan, fresh off a dominant submission of Dan Hooker in Qatar, calls for the next title shot and accuses Topuria of avoiding him, while dismissing Pimblett’s credentials.
- Makhachev, newly crowned at welterweight after UFC 322, says a “very good offer” would be required to cut back to 155 and has voiced interest in Kamaru Usman for his first 170‑pound defense.
- Reports indicate UFC scheduling and broadcast plans, including a potential Paramount+ kickoff, are in flux, leaving Topuria’s first defense and opponent undecided.