Dana White: UFC didn't ask Ilia Topuria to vacate title

Dana White gives puzzling update regarding potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight
UFC CEO Dana White seemed enthused when discussing Islam Makhachev's next fight following UFC Seattle Saturday night.
Wait, so Dana White says Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev isn’t a guarantee? C’mon now…
Dana White is no stranger to negotiating through the media, but if Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria can be made, you make it.
Dana White explains why Ilia Topuria vacated title, no guarantee he gets Islam Makhachev next
No, he did that,” White revealed about Topuria’s decision to relinquish his belt before changing weight classes. “He said, ‘I’ve done everything I can do here, I’m ready to move up’ and he vacated it.
Dana White provides update on Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria in vague message
Dana White has now offered a brief update regarding the rumored lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev.
Dana White: UFC didn't ask Ilia Topuria to vacate title; Islam Makhachev fight not guaranteed
Topuria, 28, now heads to the perpetually stacked lightweight division to dethrone the champion, Uncrowned's pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter Islam Makhachev. Or at least, that's the expectation. Speaking to media after UFC Seattle on Saturday, White stated that Topuria's next step isn't finalized just yet.
Dana White Details Why Ilia Topuria Vacated Featherweight Title to Chase Lightweight Glory
Dana White unpacks why Ilia Topuria dropped his featherweight belt for lightweight dreams, but his next fight remains a mystery.
Islam Makhachev drops update on next fight, teases 'offer' from Dana White & UFC
Islam Makhachev isn’t in a position to disclose what the UFC and Dana White have planned for his next fight just yet.
Dana White reacts to rumor UFC will no longer allow double champions after Ilia Topuria vacated his title
At the UFC Seattle post-fight scrum, White also clarified that Ilia Topuria’s decision to vacate his featherweight belt was a choice made by the fighter rather than UFC Brass. White announced Topuria vacating his featherweight title in an update earlier this month.
Islam Makhachev teases Dana White's special plan for him amid Ilia Topuria rumors: "There is an offer"
Dana White has teased a highly-anticipated matchup for Makhachev's next fight. As a result, the MMA community spread rumors about Makhachev potentially defending his lightweight throne against UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.
Islam Makhachev’s manager sounds off on possible Ilia Topuria bout: “We already gave chances to featherweight champ”
The manager of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev seemingly doesn't want to see the Russian fight Ilia Topuria next.
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