Diego Lopes says UFC’s reenforced stance against champ-vs.-champ fights led to Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title.

If Diego Lopes is to be believed, the era of two-division champions is over in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While some fighters have won belts in two weight classes, only a few have enjoyed the privilege of holding two belts simultaneously,

While reacting to Topuria giving back the championship in an interview with broadcast partner ESPN, Lopes says the roster has been told by UFC brass that if a titleholder wants to pursue a second title,