Diego Lopes says UFC’s reenforced stance against champ-vs.-champ fights led to Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title.

After losing his short-notice debut to Movsar Evloev in a valiant effort at UFC 288, Lopes (26-6 MMA, 5-1 UFC) has won five ...

Alexander Volkanovski can become UFC featherweight champion again without avenging his loss to Ilia Topuria. UFC CEO Dana ...

With Ilia Topuria leaving the featherweight division, Lopes now has a prime opportunity to claim the vacant title at UFC 314.

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If Diego Lopes is to be believed, the era of two-division champions is over in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While some ...

The UFC is implementing a new policy requiring champions to relinquish titles in one weight class before moving to another.

Featherweight Diego Lopes has claimed the UFC forced Ilia Topuria to vacate his title ahead of a move to the lightweight division.

Alexander Volkanovski has said he will be in “scary” form against Diego Lopes, as the pair prepare to fight for the vacant ...