Ilia Topuria‘s long-time rival Paddy Pimblett has suggested that a move up to lightweight will mark the beginning of the featherweight champion’s downfall in the UFC.
As we now know, Ilia Topuria looks set to leave the featherweight division and vacate the title. Instead of staying at 145 pounds, he plans on venturing up to 155, where he will attempt to become a two-weight world champion by lifting the gold up high at lightweight. Some think he’ll get the job done and others don’t, but one thing that feels pretty clear is this: he’s as motivated as he’s ever been before.