Ilia Topuria believes Dana White will greenlight his move to boxing, expressing full confidence that UFC boss will support the transition.

Joaquim Silva and Arman Tsarukyan represent American Top Team when they enter the octagon — and have fought each other before in the UFC —, but “Netto BJJ” doesn’t see a favorable outcome if Tsarukyan gets his chance for gold against UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.

Lopes used his weapons against The Fighting Nerds star and rocked Silva with a spinning elbow of his own, TKO’ing his opponent with more ground and pound strikes. Right before Lopes won, popular streamer Adin Ross was praising Silva’s striking skills to a UFC champion.

UFC fans were hoping to see Ilia Topuria defend his lightweight title in 2025, but he has delivered some disappointing news about his next fight. Ilia Topuria became UFC lightweight champion after a dominant knockout win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 317,