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.
Dana White Shuts Down Rumors About Forcing Ilia Topuria To Vacate UFC Featherweight Title
Dana White dismisses rumors about the UFC forcing Ilia Topuria to vacate the featherweight title, calling the speculation completely false.
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.
Ilia Topuria Vacates Featherweight Title, New Title Fight Set For UFC 314
Ilia Topuria has decided to depart the UFC featherweight division, and former champ Alexander Volkanovski is set to fight for the vacant title at UFC 314.
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.
Ilia Topuria given hope for Islam Makhachev showdown after dropping UFC title
In a historic move, featherweight UFC champion Ilia Topuria has vacated his title to chase greener pastures in the lightweight division. ‘El Matador’ wants Islam Makhachev’s lightweight throne and possibly more opportunities at welterweight afterward.
Dana White explains why Ilia Topuria vacated title, no guarantee he gets Islam Makhachev next
Dana White details what led to Ilia Topuria vacating his featherweight title with no guarantees that his next fight comes against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
Diego Lopes says Ilia Topuria vacating title after UFC's 'very clear' message
Diego Lopes says UFC’s reenforced stance against champ-vs.-champ fights led to Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title.
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UFC 314: Ilia Topuria vacates featherweight title, Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes to battle for belt
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Jean Silva hopes now ex-UFC champ Ilia Topuria has picked lightweight as his lane
Before he knew Ilia Topuria vacated his featherweight title, Jean Silva was hopeful a divisional tie-up wasn’t in the future.
Ilia Topuria Vacates Title, Volkanovski-Lopes Fight for Belt; UFC 315 Card Revealed
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