Dan Hooker says Ilia Topuria is simply running Conor McGregor’s playbook and doubts the UFC featherweight champ will move up to 155 pounds.

While Ilia Topuria has teased a move up to lightweight, it appears that not everyone believes the UFC featherweight champ will make such a jump.

Dan Hooker questions Ilia Topuria's lightweight moves, suggesting he's following Conor McGregor's playbook to rise in the division.

Illa Topuria’s coach has confirmed his move to lightweight. The UFC featherweight champion has established himself as one of the pound-for-pound best by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway in 2024.

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has no interest in meeting fellow star Conor McGregor inside the octagon.

UFC Champion Ilia Topuria has caught yet another stray from Conor McGregor. The UFC superstars have something in common, featherweight gold wrapped around their waists. McGregor never lost the belt to anyone it but was eventually passed down to Topuria,

Conor McGregor was once known for his willingness to take on huge challenges, a trait he doesn’t believe Ilia Topuria shares. Topuria, the UFC’s reigning featherweight champion, recently discussed a move up to 155 pounds to potentially challenge Charles Oliveira for a shot at lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.