Since vacating his UFC lightweight title, Islam Makhachev has been constantly accused of avoiding a potential fight with Ilia Topuria. The post Islam Makhachev Reveals UFC Brass Did not Offer Ilia Topuria,

Ilia Topuria's confidence matches his talent. As he chases a second UFC title at UFC 317, he's already plotting a third. On paper, it sounds ridiculous, but when Topuria says it, it somehow makes sense.

Ilia Topuria has a cold response to a challenge that Khabib Nurmagomedov issued for Topuria earlier this year before potentially fighting champion Islam Makhachev.