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When Ilia Topuria called out Islam Makhachev, the MMA universe exhaled in anticipation. Callouts are nothing new, but this one had weight—champion-to-champion weight. And for once, the usually reserved Dagestani juggernaut didn’t sidestep it. He welcomed it.
Asked about the possibility of pairing the Lightweight champion against the newly crowned Welterweight king, UFC President Dana White played it cool—but didn’t close the door:
I don’t know yet. It depends on what [Islam] wants to do.
What Islam wants became clear moments later when he addressed reporters with that signature, unshaken calm. He didn’t just accept the idea; he doubled down on it, dismissing the challenge as just another day at the office.
And then came the quote—raw, unedited, and revealing:
Ilia is a champion now, lightweight but we’ll see. He keep talking about the fight against me, and after that fight let’s see we will do some things because everybody wants this, we will speak about this after [sic].
Islam Makhachev
A subtle flex wrapped in Dagestani straightforwardness.
A champion speaking like a man holding more than just one crown.
Makhachev’s Momentum: A Two-Division Reign
To understand the confidence behind Makhachev’s words, look no further than his latest triumph. Just months ago, he moved up a division to face Jack Della Maddalena—a dangerous, hungry contender many believed would give the former Lightweight champion, now Welterweight Champion trouble.
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Instead, Makhachev produced a masterclass.
He shut down Maddalena’s offense, imposed his own rhythm, and walked away as a two-division UFC champion, adding Welterweight gold to his already dominant Lightweight reign. It was the kind of victory that tilts legacy conversations. The kind that builds legends.
It also sets the stage perfectly for the next chapter.
Topuria: The Undefeated King Who Wants More
Ilia Topuria is not your typical challenger. He doesn’t tiptoe toward greatness—he sprints. His knockout of both Alexander Volkanovski, and Max Holloway wasn’t just an upset; it was a declaration that a new era had begun at featherweight.
Now, unbeaten and unapologetically ambitious, Topuria, who also shares the same double champ status as Makhachev, aims for something historic: the chance to dethrone the sport’s most suffocating champion.
Topuria doesn’t call out names for show. He calls out destiny.
This Isn’t Just a Fight—It’s a Collision of Worlds
If finalized, Makhachev vs Topuria becomes one of the most compelling champion-vs-champion matchups in years. A fusion of:
- Superfight
- Dagestani pressure vs Georgian precision
- A two-division ruler vs an undefeated phenom
- Mature dominance vs explosive ascension
It’s legacy vs prophecy.
So… Do We Have a Superfight?
The energy says yes.
Dana didn’t deny it.
Ilia demanded it.
Islam accepted it with a smirk.
All roads point to a collision that feels inevitable—one that would crown either the most dangerous man in the sport… or its newest double champion.
Whatever happens, one thing is certain:
If the UFC books this fight, it won’t just be another main event.
It’ll be a moment the sport remembers.
A real, undeniable SUPERFIGHT. 👀
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