As per rumours, Ilia Topuria will vacate his UFC lightweight championship and won’t return until spring 2026. Álvaro Colmenero says Topuria will not fight in January or February next year, as fans had anticipated.
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“According to Alvaro Colmenero, Ilia Topuria will NOT be fighting in January or February to defend his lightweight title, and predicts his next fight will be in spring [March – June]. “Things have changed a lot. There have been private situations, and you’re going to be very surprised at what’s going to happen in lightweight.