5 potential opponents for Ilia Topuria after UFC London victory

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#2. Ilia Topuria vs. Shane Burgos

UFC 244 Burgos v Amirkhani

Continuing the potential slug-fests is a matchup between Shane Burgos and Ilia Topuria. Burgos rebounded from two consecutive losses and put on a fan-favorite fight against Billy Quarantillo.

This win reassured fans that 'Hurricane' is a fighter that never disappoints when sporting the UFC's 4oz gloves. Furthermore, this isn't just a fight to light up an audience, but it makes sense, as both fighters want to restate their spot in the featherweight rankings.

Burgos has seen the top of the division and has fought the fresher faces that have worked their way up; it makes sense, then, for the UFC to allow Topuria the opportunity to show where he ranks amongst the upper echelons.

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#1. Ilia Topuria vs. Andre Fili

UFC Fight Night: Fili v Pineda

Here's another potential 'Fight of the Year' candidate to cap off the list. Most recently, Fili is coming off a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke against Daniel Pineda. The no-contest doesn't look good on the record, but the performance sure looks good on the highlight reel.

Another fighter who has seen his fair share of the division's talents, Fili made his promotional debut in 2013. It takes quite a bit of skill to stick around for this long, competing against the best. Given how highly-skilled both fighters are, 'Touchy' Fili and 'El Matador' would be a shoo-in for a co-main event spot.

While Fili technically hasn't won since 2020, it makes sense for him to fight down the ranks. With the risk comes great reward -- if he can get through Topuria, he'll make quite the statement. On the opposite side of the coin, Topuria could catapult himself over many big names with a win over Andre Fili.