Topuria in the corner during a UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
Ilia Topuria He's temporarily away from the UFC to deal with personal issues, but that doesn't mean he's forgotten. Islam makhachev.Hasn't fought since June, when he was knocked out Charles of the Bronx Quickly, in Las Vegas (USA), the lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) provoked his rival and went even further. In his attack, the Georgian spared not even... Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Topuria, who has already shown he is not a fan of the Dagestani clan, criticized the legendary duo's stance, intensifying the rivalry in MMA. 'El Matador's' antipathy is so strong that he has once again expressed his desire to settle his differences with Makhachev in one of the most anticipated UFC superfights, and even with the retired Khabib in the octagon. Not content with that, when projecting what such duels would be like, the Georgian, as always exuding confidence, stated that he would destroy the feared fighters.
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“Khabib and Makhachev are so cocky and arrogant that I would love to finish Makhachev in front of Khabib. If he wants, I would also gladly stomp on Khabib's head,” said the UFC star in an interview with the YouTube channel 'EldoberdanMMA'.
Huge rivalry
The antipathy of Ilia Topuria by Islam makhachev It all started when he decided to switch from featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) to lightweight. Around the same time, the Russian also announced he would be leaving the division for welterweight (up to 77,1 kg). According to the Georgian, the Russian decided to change divisions because he was afraid to face him.
Since then, Topuria has constantly pursued and provoked his rival. In turn, Makhachev agreed to face his rival in the UFC in 2026. Aware of the animosity between the athletes, Dana White made it clear that he is interested in making the super fight between the champions official and promoting it.
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