UFC lightweight titleholder Ilia Topuria gave a prediction for a potential bout against welterweight division champion Islam Makhachev.
Hopefully, me vs Islam happens. They would see a very desperate Islam trying to get a dominant position and catch his breath. And they would see me with a lot of spark to put him to sleep. Which, in the end, I would achieve.
Islam Makhachev last stepped into the octagon in November 2025 at UFC 322, defeating Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision. He holds a record of 28 wins and one loss.
Topuria last fought in June 2025 at UFC 317, defeating Charles Oliveira by knockout in the first round. He holds a record of 17 wins and zero losses.
