In a surprising turn of events, UFC’s Spanish broadcaster announced that Topuria would be facing Charles Oliveira in his lightweight debut. The news sparked widespread excitement among fans, with many eagerly anticipating the potential matchup.

However, the excitement was short-lived, as the UFC quickly shut down the rumor, citing it as a “mistake.” MMA journalist Alex Behunin took to Twitter to confirm the news, stating that he had been told by the promotion that the announcement was not true.

Ilia Topuria’s weight class shift sparks excitement and confusion

The world of mixed martial arts has been abuzz with the recent announcement of Ilia Topuria’s decision to relinquish his featherweight title and move up to lightweight. The Spanish fighter, affectionately known as “La Leyenda,” has been on a tear in the featherweight division, and fans are eager to see how he will fare in his new weight class.

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Ilia Topuria’s featherweight run

Topuria’s rise to prominence in the featherweight division has been nothing short of remarkable. With a string of impressive victories under his belt, he has solidified his position as a top contender in the division.

Topuria’s aggressive fighting style and dominant performances have earned him a reputation as one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC. As he moves up to lightweight, fans are left wondering if his success will translate to the new weight class.

A shot at Islam Makhachev?

Topuria has claimed that he was promised an immediate shot at the lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, following his decision to move up to lightweight. Makhachev is widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter in MMA today, and a fight between the two would undoubtedly be a highly anticipated matchup.

However, with the UFC’s denial of the Charles Oliveira fight rumor, it remains to be seen who Topuria’s next opponent will be.

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