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

Dustin Poirier believes Ilia Topuria should fight champion Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title immediately after vacating his featherweight belt.

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

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.

Dustin Poirier says Islam Makhachev could make a lot of noise at welterweight but not so much going all the way up to 185 pounds and the same goes for Ilia Topuria trying to claim the lightweight titl

Ilia Topuria is vacating the UFC featherweight championship and making way for a new chapter in his career. We discuss on “Spinning Back Clique.”

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

Many assume Islam Makhachev will defend his title against Ilia Topuria in the summer. However, a new report suggests the