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Ilia Topuria Confirms Negotiations for Next Fight, Rules Out Top Contenders

Lightweight champion Topuria revealed he’s in talks for his next UFC bout but dismissed speculation around Arman Tsarukyan, Justin Gaethje, or Paddy Pimblett, ranked among the top 10. Asked directly if one was next, he replied, “At this time, none of them.” Fresh off his June KO of Charles Oliveira, Topuria has also hinted boxing move, calling out Terence Crawford.