Ilia Topuria Sends Icy Warning to Islam Makhachev Ahead of Super-Fight Showdown
Let me tell you something that's got the whole MMA world buzzing right now—Ilia Topuria is not just coming for the crown, he’s coming for the king, and he’s coming with fire in his eyes.
In a chilling and confident message that’s been making waves across the fight world, the undefeated UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria has made it crystal clear—he’s got Islam Makhachev in his sights. Rumors are swirling about a potential super-fight between the two, and Topuria, who's riding high on back-to-back knockouts over legends Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski, is not backing down. Not now. Not ever.
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And what’s even more wild? Topuria says he doesn’t just want to beat Makhachev—he wants to submit him. Not with just any submission, but with Makhachev’s own favorite move , the D’Arce choke. That’s like walking into someone’s house and telling them you’re going to beat them at their own game, with their own rules, using their own playbook. The audacity is unreal—and that’s exactly what makes this potential matchup so electrifying.
On the PBD Podcast, Topuria dropped the bomb. When asked about how he’d take down the current lightweight champ, he didn’t flinch. “D’Arce choke,” he said without hesitation. “This part I’m not joking. I truly believe I submit him with the D’Arce or whatever.” He even challenged Makhachev to name his favorite submission just so he could use it against him. That’s next-level confidence.
Topuria’s grappling has often flown under the radar, with many fans focusing more on his striking, but the man has a background in Greco-Roman wrestling and a serious ground game. He believes he hasn’t gotten the credit he deserves in that department—and he’s itching to prove it on the biggest stage.
Now, let’s add some spice to the mix. Standing in Makhachev’s corner is none other than the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov. But even that doesn’t faze Ilia. In fact, he’s embracing it. He straight up said he wants to submit Makhachev in front of Khabib . Picture that. He said, “I take him close to Khabib. I will submit him closer to Khabib.” That’s not just about winning—it’s about making a statement that echoes through the halls of MMA history.
There’s no official date yet, but Topuria believes the fight could happen as soon as summer or September. He’s already vacated his featherweight title to make this move to lightweight happen, and he’s not interested in a warm-up. He wants the title shot straight away. No detours. No contender eliminators.
Topuria vs. Makhachev? It’s not just a fight—it’s a storm brewing on the horizon. Two dominant forces. Two elite fighters. One Octagon. And if Ilia Topuria has his way, history will be made with a D’Arce choke heard around the world.
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