Ilia Topuria took a step up in competition for his first UFC headliner Saturday in Jacksonville, Fla. – and passed with flying colors. For 25 minutes, Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) took it to a tough and durable Josh Emmett (18-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) before he was named victor by unanimous decision (50-44, 50-42, 49-46)
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UFC on ABC 5 results: Ilia Topuria dominates gutsy Josh Emmett, calls for title shot – MMA Junkie