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The 155-pound division is back in boiling mode with the real possibility that Ilia Topuria will soon return to competition. The scenario is clear: while the undisputed champion has been out for personal reasons, the panorama has moved with an interim champion and several names gaining traction. The most recent ranking analysis puts the focus on how the hierarchy looks and which fight makes the most sense when Topuria is available again.
The debate is not just "who is next", but "who is left without a place": aspirants who have been growing, names with recent victories and the pressure of unifying a belt that the UFC does not usually leave on pause for long. With the calendar loaded and several fights that can serve as an eliminator, Topuria's return works as the missing piece to launch the title race.