{"id":639244,"date":"2025-10-27T08:25:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T07:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=639244"},"modified":"2025-10-27T08:25:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T07:25:50","slug":"ilia-topuria-reminds-the-lightweight-division-of-his-power-with-max-holloway-ko-replay-opens-poll-for-next-title-challenger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/ilia-topuria-reminds-the-lightweight-division-of-his-power-with-max-holloway-ko-replay-opens-poll-for-next-title-challenger\/","title":{"rendered":"Ilia Topuria Reminds The Lightweight Division Of His Power With Max Holloway KO Replay; Opens Poll For Next Title Challenger!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Champions usually have clear contenders lined up waiting for their title shot opportunities in most UFC divisions. But sometimes a division lacks an obvious number one contender that everyone agrees deserves the next shot. The lightweight championship picture finds itself in exactly that situation right now heading into 2026. Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira in June to capture the vacant 155-pound title impressively. But now Topuria prepares for his first title defense with several potential challengers creating confusion about direction. <\/p>

Ilia Topuria’s next fight remains unclear, so the lightweight king turns to fans to decide his next UFC<\/a> opponent directly. The champion posted on social media asking followers who they want to see him fight next. This democratic approach to matchmaking shows Topuria’s confidence in beating anyone the division throws at him.<\/p>

Ilia Topuria Opens The Floor For Fan Suggestions<\/h2>

Ilia Topuria (17-0<\/a>) took to social media platform Instagram with an interesting proposition for his massive following around the world. The lightweight champion posted a clip of him knocking out Max Holloway. He captioned it with a quote and followed this by asking his fans directly who they believe deserves the next title shot against him.<\/p>

“Time passes, but the throne doesn’t move. Who deserves the next shot?”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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