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Latest Reports Dismiss Early 2026 Return for Ilia Topuria on Paramount’s First Card

Colmenero reported that “things have changed a lot” in the lightweight division, confirming Topuria won’t fight in January and “doubting” February, predicting a spring return. Despite Tsarukyan cementing his #1 contender spot with a win over Hooker, reports suggest Topuria isn’t interested in facing him for his first lightweight title defense. He added, “top part of the division is going to shift.”