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Ilia Topuria’s bold aspirations: Dominating three UFC weight classes

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Whilst making his plans to compete for a second crown at the lightweight limit after UFC 308, unbeaten star, Ilia Topuria now believes not only can he mint himself as a two-weight champion — but also become the first fighter in Octagon antiquity to clinch three championships.

Topuria, the current undisputed featherweight gold holder, has been sidelined since he won the undisputed featherweight crown at UFC 298 back in February, landing a stunning second round knockout win over former champion, Alexander Volkanovski.

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And slated to headline UFC 308 this weekend in Abu Dhabi, unbeaten knockout striker, Topuria is slated to take on another former featherweight titleholder and current symbolic BMF champion, Max Holloway in the pair’s heated grudge match.