Ilia Topuria plans to sit out and wait for lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev: "You can’t keep avoiding me"

The clock continues to run against Ilia Topuria. Uncertainty remains about the identity of his next rival. It is still unknown who will face him in light weight, his new categories. The Legend’s intention is to do it against Makhachev for the belt, something that the Dagestani avoided, but that the UFC sees with good eyes. “I promise I’m not so clear what my next fight is going to be. The only thing I’m clear about is for the belt. The UFC has p…

Ilia Topuria plans to sit out and wait for lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev: "You can’t keep avoiding me"

Ilia Topuria is confident his next fight will be against Islam Makhachev, as he says that is the only fight that makes sense for him.

Ilia Topuria Fires Back at Khabib Nurmagomedov: I’m the one to take the belt”

Khabib Nurmagomedov recently took the time to shed some light on Islam Makhachev’s next fight by pointing out how Arman Tsarukyan is more of a competitive opponent than Ilia Topuria.  Upon hearing this the Spanish fighter responded immediately via a tweet. He said the following: “Khabib knows I’m the one to take the belt from Islam. Only reason he doesn’t want Islam to fight me”.  Team Makhachev is waiting for the outcome of Belal Muhammad vs J…

Ilia Topuria Claps Back at Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Doubts on Islam Makhachev Fight: 'Khabib Knows I’m the One to Take the Belt'

Ilia Topuria, the former UFC featherweight champion, is pushing for a lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev after vacating his 145-pound belt. On February 23, 2025, UFC CEO Dana White announced Topuria’s decision to move to 155 pounds due to tough weight cuts and a desire for new goals. Khabib Nurmagomedov, Makhachev’s mentor, recently questioned ...

Ilia Topuria confident Islam Makhachev takes other super-fight after Joe Rogan bombshell

Joe Rogan's conversation with Ilia Topuria has the superstar thinking Islam Makhachev will fight UFC Champion Belal Muhammad next.