Ilia Topuria ready to relinquish UFC title

New UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is prepared to give up his title if the promotion gives him an unpreferred opponent, reports jay.kz.

The Georgian fighter made it clear who he won’t face in a title bout — he refuses to fight Armenian contender Arman Tsarukyan. Topuria stated on X that if the UFC grants the Armenian a title shot, he will step away from the championship, as reported by Championship Rounds.