{"id":71788,"date":"2025-07-07T05:27:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T04:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=71788"},"modified":"2025-07-07T05:28:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T04:28:00","slug":"ilia-topuria-reveals-ufcs-request-on-his-ambition-for-a-welterweight-jump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/ilia-topuria-reveals-ufcs-request-on-his-ambition-for-a-welterweight-jump\/","title":{"rendered":"Ilia Topuria Reveals UFC\u2019s Request On His Ambition For A Welterweight Jump"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ilia Topuria has been on an absolute tear lately. The Georgian-Spanish fighter just shocked the MMA world by knocking out Charles Oliveira in the first round at UFC 317. That victory handed him the vacant lightweight title and made him a two division champion. Most fighters would be content with that achievement, but Topuria isn&rsquo;t. He&rsquo;s been eyeing a third belt at welterweight, which would make him one of the most dominant champions in UFC history.<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/mma\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>UFC<\/a> clearly has other plans though. In a recent interview, Topuria dropped some interesting behind the scenes information about his post fight conversations with UFC brass.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UFC Wants Ilia Topuria To Stay Put At Lightweight<\/h2><p>Apparently, the promotion asked him to pump the brakes on his welterweight ambitions. They basically asked him to promise not to immediately call for a move up to 170 pounds after beating Oliveira. Topuria agreed to their request, though he admitted he had his fingers crossed when making that promise. He had initially stated that if Islam Makhachev won the welterweight title, he would move up to the division to challenge him.<\/p><p><strong><em>&ldquo;I thought about [moving up]. But the last conversation I had with the UFC they personally asked me the favor like &lsquo;don&rsquo;t tell us after the fight that you want to move to the welterweight division. Make us a promise.&rsquo; I was like &lsquo;promise.&rsquo; I was [crossing my fingers]. I promise,&rdquo;<\/em><\/strong> said Topuria via About Last Fight.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ilia Topuria Discusses Knocking Out Charles Oliveira &#128680; | About Last Fight\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KuUQx1zr2ik?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>The UFC&rsquo;s request makes perfect business sense when fans think about it. They just crowned a new lightweight champion who brings serious star power to the division. Topuria&rsquo;s knockout of Oliveira was spectacular, and the promotion wants to capitalize on that momentum. Having their new champion immediately talk about moving to another division would undermine the lightweight title&rsquo;s importance.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ilia Topuria&rsquo;s Next Target At Lightweight?<\/h2><p>The lightweight division has plenty of compelling matchups waiting for Topuria. Former interim champion Justin Gaethje is still lurking around, and several other contenders could provide exciting fights. The UFC wants to milk these potential superfights before their champion starts looking elsewhere. It&rsquo;s a smart business move that keeps the division relevant and exciting!<\/p><p>While Topuria agreed to stay at lightweight for now, he&rsquo;s already identified his preferred opponent. Paddy Pimblett came into the cage for a faceoff after Topuria&rsquo;s win over Oliveira. That confrontation clearly lit a fire under the new champion. The champion explained that he struggled with emotions during the Oliveira fight because he had so much respect for the Brazilian legend. Fighting Pimblett would be different. There&rsquo;s clearly some bad blood there that would make for an explosive fight.<\/p><p>Whoever Topuria fights next remains to be seen. But no matter who, he is coming in as a massive favourite. And now, after conquering two divisions, fans are no more skeptical about him and his confident attitude. They now believe what he says!<\/p><p><strong>(Image Credit: Stephen R. 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