Ilia Topuria taunts Islam Makhachev and predicts an outcome that wouldn't happen in a UFC superfight.

Ilia Topuria want to face Islam makhachev in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER FIGHTS

Ilia Topuria He is convinced that it would never be finished by Islam makhachev. After win the belt After seeing the Russian win the welterweight title (up to 77 kg) and the lightweight title, the Spaniard made it clear that he wanted a super fight against his rival. Even though he is currently away from his career, Topuria made a point of stating that, in his view, this type of outcome would never happen in a potential confrontation.

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The statement came after a fan provoked him in a post on 'X', claiming that Makhachev would finish him off. Without wasting any time, the Spaniard responded directly, assuring that this wouldn't happen even 'in the dreams' of the Dagestani fighter.

"Not even in his dreams. He's terrible even at dreaming," she wrote. Ilia Topuria.

Not even in his dreams. He's bad even at dreaming.

— Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) January 16, 2026

Islam Makhachev sets a condition to face Ilia Topuria in the UFC.

Ilia Topuria e Islam makhachev These are big names in the UFC. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage.

Islam makhachev shows no interest in confronting Ilia Topuria In the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg). In an interview with Match TV, Makhachev explained that he sees no point in returning to lightweight, since no one has managed to beat him in that division. For the welterweight champion, the only alternative would be for Topuria to move up a weight class, since the Spaniard would not face great risks in making that transition, and could return to lightweight in case of defeat.

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"I already held the lightweight belt, nobody beat me there. That doesn't interest me. If the (Ilia Topuria"If he wants to move up a weight class, then welcome. He can move up because he has nothing to lose. If he loses, he goes back to lightweight and that's it. He'll defend the belt there... I was already lightweight champion and I'm definitely not going down again," he said. Islam makhachev.