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Michael Bisping Predicts Ilia Topuria Stays Champ Through 2026

Bisping said he expects Topuria (17-0) to hold the lightweight (155-lbs) belt all year, dismissing top contenders. “I don’t see anyone beating Topuria, not Paddy, not Justin,” he said. He called #1-ranked Arman Tsarukyan (23-3) “the dark horse,” but doesn't think the fight will materialize just yet. “By the end of 2026, Topuria will still be the champ,” Bisping added.