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Ilia Topuria has revealed plans to potentially move up to welterweight to challenge Islam Makhachev while maintaining his featherweight championship. The Georgian-Spanish fighter stated that he would not be stripped of his 145-pound title if he moves up, as he intends to continue defending the lightweight belt. Topuria also commented on Paddy Pimblett's recent performance against Renato Moicano, expressing disappointment and stating he knew Pimblett was limited as a fighter but didn't realize the extent of his deficiencies. Additionally, UFC matchmakers announced several new fights that Topuria described as exciting for hardcore fans, including a challenging matchup pairing Cory Sandhagen with Raoni Barcelos instead of Sean O'Malley.
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