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The Latest Breaking News from Ilia Topuria

UFC champ Sean O’Malley changes tune, welcomes Merab Dvalishvili fight after fans push back

After initially calling for fellow UFC champ Ilia Topuria, Sean O'Malley has experienced a change of heart.

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Brian Ortega praises Ilia Topuria, but thinks Alexander Volkanovski looked off at UFC 298

Brian Ortega thinks Alexander Volkanovski looked off at UFC 298.

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Video: Is UFC champ Ilia Topuria the sport’s next breakout superstar?

Our "Spinning Back Clique" debates the star power of Ilia Topuria after winning the UFC featherweight title.

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Yair Rodriguez never wanted to fight Brian Ortega, but can’t wait to ‘f*ck up’ Ilia Topuria

Just the mention of UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is enough to cause Yair Rodriguez to spew expletives.

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Brian Ortega explains ‘rebirth’ during time off, views UFC Mexico as ‘a continuation’ vs. Yair Rodriguez

Brian Ortega found inspiration in a myth heading into his UFC Fight Night 237 rematch against Yair Rodriguez.

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Why Sean O’Malley is seeking fight vs. ‘scary’ fellow UFC champ Ilia Topuria over Merab Dvalishvili

Fighting Ilia Topuria gets Sean O'Malley a lot more excited than facing Merab Dvalishvili.

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Demetrious Johnson says Ilia Topuria is just a bad matchup for Alexander Volkanovski: ‘You’re going to sleep’

Demetrious Johnson advises Alexander Volkanovski against taking an immediate rematch vs. Ilia Topuria.

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T.J. Dillashaw: Alexander Volkanovski ‘was fighting scared’ at UFC 298, led to Ilia Topuria’s knockout

T.J. Dillashaw says he could tell during the fight that Alexander Volkanovski was scared of Ilia Topuria's power.

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Alexander Volkanovski hopes to rest up, rematch Ilia Topuria in Spain: ‘I’m going to get that belt back’

Alexander Volkanovski is willing to go to Spain to get his rematch with Ilia Topuria.

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Alexander Volkanovski’s coach after UFC 298: We knew Ilia Topuria had a puncher’s chance – and he got it

Joe Lopez suggests Ilia Topuria simply capitalized on his puncher's chance at UFC 298.

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UFC champ Ilia Topuria responds to Movsar Evloev’s callout: ‘He needs to finish someone’

Ilia Topuria is not sold on Movsar Evloev being his first title defense.

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UFC 298 medical suspensions: Henry Cejudo among 9 fighters suspended 180 days

Nine UFC 298 competitors are out a potential 180 days due to injuries sustained in their fights Saturday in Anaheim, Calif.

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VIDEO: Ilia Topuria’s family erupts with pure joy after UFC 298 title win

Ilia Topuria's family lost their minds when he captured the UFC featherweight title – and rightfully so.

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Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: UFC 300 main event reaction, Ilia Topuria’s star potential, more UFC 298 fallout

Monday's post-UFC 298 episode of "Spinning Back Clique" will examine Ilia Topuria's star potential, more key results and whether the UFC 300 main event is good enough.

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First-ever UFC 298 at Honda Center breaks live event records

UFC 298 at Honda Center makes history with record live gate and attendance, featuring Ilia Topuria's knockout win for the featherweight title.

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5 biggest takeaways from UFC 298: Did Alexander Volkanovski’s quick return aid in Ilia Topuria’s title win?

Analysis of the biggest storylines coming out of UFC 298, including the optics around Alexander Volkanovski's title loss to Ilia Topuria.

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Dana White calls new UFC champ Ilia Topuria ‘a force’ at featherweight – and now he can’t wait to go to Spain

Taking a UFC event to Spain was already on Dana White's mind. Now it's squarely on his radar thanks to Ilia Topuria.

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Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 298 title loss?

With back-to-back knockout losses, Alexander Volkanovski's future is uncertain after he lost his title to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298.

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Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for new champ Ilia Topuria after UFC 298 title win?

Ilia Topuria is torn on rematching Alexander Volkanovski after his UFC 298 title win, and that's because there are other options available.

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UFC 298 post-event facts: Ilia Topuria makes history with title coronation

The best facts to come out of UFC 298, which saw a number of historic feats, including Ilia Topuria's title KO of Alexander Volkanovski.

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Ilia Topuria lukewarm on Alexander Volkanovski rematch after UFC 298: ‘Time for the new generation’

Ilia Topuria has mixed feelings on granting Alexander Volkanovski an immediate rematch after claiming gold at UFC 298.

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Alexander Volkanovski calls for rematch after UFC 298 loss: ‘I’ve been a company man’

Following UFC 298, Alexander Volkanovski laid out his case as to why he should get a rematch vs. Ilia Topuria.

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Ilia Topuria Claims UFC Featherweight Title with Dominant Victory

Ilia Topuria makes history by becoming the first Georgian UFC world champion, defeating Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298.

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC 298 with the best of the best, like Depeche Mode, LL Cool J and Men at Work

Check out all the fighter walkout songs from Saturday's UFC 298 event in Anaheim, Calif.

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UFC 298 bonuses: New champ Ilia Topuria, not surprisingly, snags extra $50,000

After UFC 298, five fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Anaheim, Calif.

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