When it comes to lightweight, the reigning champion is still Islam Makhachev, although he’s recently hinted at a potential move to pursue a second UFC title. While a jump to welterweight would make the most sense,

As Ilia Topuria vacated his UFC Featherweight Title on Wednesday, staggering assertions have emerged stating that the Spaniard will climb up the weight ladder to challenge Islam Makhachev for the UFC Lightweight title.