Ilia Topuria loses patience with Islam Makhachev's victory at UFC 322, fueling speculation about a super fight.

Ilia Topuria e Islam makhachev are big names in the UFC. photo: SUPER FIGHTS Montage

Ilia Topuria He was not impressed by the victory of Islam makhachev No. UFC 322, held last Saturday (15). The Russian dominated. Jack Della Maddalena For five rounds, he won the Ultimate welterweight (up to 77kg) belt without giving the Australian any chance. Even so, after watching the fight, 'El Matador' came away even more confident that he can beat the Dagestani fighter in a future duel.

In a post on X, Topuria criticized Jack's performance and called Makhachev an emotionless athlete, stating that the champion is one of the most boring fighters in the sport and reinforcing his conviction that he would be able to knock him out.

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“Jack needs an entire camp dedicated solely to wrestling. What a disappointing champion. You should go to Georgia to learn something. Islam, you need something you can't train: emotion. You're the most boring thing in this game. Every day I'm more certain I'm going to erase you,” he wrote. Ilia Topuria.

Jack needs an entire camp dedicated just to wrestling. What a disappointment of a champion. You should go to Georgia to learn something.
Islam, you need something you can't train: emotion. You're the most boring thing in this game. Every day I'm more certain I put you to sleep.

— Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) November 16, 2025

Rivalry between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria in the UFC

After defending the featherweight title against Max Holloway No. UFC 308, Ilia Topuria He gave up the belt to challenge Islam makhachev for the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg). However, the Russian also left his throne to try his luck in the welterweight division.

Now that both have achieved their goals, Topuria states that he is willing to follow Makhachev down to the welterweight division to defeat his rival and win a third belt in the organization.