Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier says Ilia Topuria deserves an immediate shot at Islam Makhachev after vacating his featherweight crown.

Perennial contender Dustin Poirier has weighed in on Ilia Topuria's lightweight move. The former UFC interim lightweight champion used to be a featherweight like Topuria, moving up to 155lbs after a 2014 loss to Conor McGregor before hitting his stride in the years that followed.

Dustin Poirier gives his reaction to Ilia Topuria moving up to his division after vacating the UFC featherweight title.

UFC head honcho Dana White, in his signature no-nonsense style, sent shockwaves through the MMA world during his latest Instagram Live session, announcing a seismic shake-up in the promotion’s most electrifying division.

Dustin Poirier believes Ilia Topuria should receive a crack at the UFC lightweight title right away.

Dana White won't confirm Topuria's title shot. Camps disagree on Topuria's readiness for title fight. Topuria seeks direct lightweight title bout without an eliminator fight. The UFC President Dana White recent comments regarding a potential lightweight title bout between reigning champion Islam Makhachev and former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has created doubt about the fight coming to fruition next.

Dana White explains Ilia Topuria’s title relinquishment and how there's no guarantee that he will fight Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title.