@@mmafan8861holy casual. Volk was in his prime with a full camp, and Islam still won. Ilia beat volk on short notice and when he just came of a knockout from Islam. Islam decimates ilia as good as he is)
@@jimnikolako89 so what? It’s not about being undefeated, otherwise you’d be saying Khabib is best fighter which he’s not. Even GSP has been knocked out, but he’s obviously top 5
Tbh Ilia should go down to 135 and fight for the belt. He is even small for a FW. A double champ status will bring him more glory than losing to Islam tbh
Merab is champion that’s ilia training partner also he bigger than what they say look at him standing next to volk he taller and longer reach thats a deadly combination
@@cashwalker9512 Just a bit taller but way much shorter than Sean O'Malley. He is also very lean so he should make 135 no problem because there is a 0% chance he beats Islam.
@@devenvalisten3676 they are in different divisions.. In the 155 division how many great fighters... And how is Islam surviving.. Even in the 155 division is the division with the most dangerous fighters... In the Volk division how many fighters do you know??
usually when a fighter loses from another fighter they become bias and pick them to win their next fights, but max kept logical here. islam has the more tools, ilia's ground game is unproven till now, we don't know how good it's anyways i hope the fight doesn't happen anytime soon it's just a waste of time for islam
To be honest, Ilia is the only threat that Islam possess right now. Even though, Islam has a higher chance of winning, Ilia is still a threat for him more than any lightweights.
@@Alexgobe56483 lol you're a casual bro if bryce mitchel can take down topuria, islam is gonna ragdoll him. Islam wrestling is on another level its not something llia has ever experienced before
Bro Islam won’t win bro I’m sorry he is gonna get pressured to the cage and boom💤🗡️ilia is not scared to throw with bro and even if Islam gets him too the ground ilia controls the hands
@@JT.2x lol you're delusional bro, islam is very smart and knows he can't stand up with topuria. Their whole game plan is gonna be to take topuria down and submit him. And if you think illia can out wrestle islam than you're definitely on some drugs. I love topuria especially after what he did to max but no way he beating islam
@@JT.2x If you watch Holloyway fight, you can clearly tell Islam can win. Holloway wasn't really playing it safe against Illia, that's why he got knocked out. I don't know why Holloway tried to counter Illia instead of running away from danger to recover. He was actually winning the fight on score. Islam will keep distance and back peddle, take down and tire him. Islam can win, especially if it's in 155
Not yet. Islam is too big for him. His shoulder will be as big as Topuria´s head. In 1 year, maybe Topuria would win. But right now, the difference of size... and Islam is not old enough to be weaker than now. And I am a Spaniard fan of illia
Yeah! That's why I am picking Islam, You have to be an elite level wrestler to beat fighters like Islam and Khamzat and I feel like Ilia's wrestling is mediocre.
And Makhachev was taken down by Moises what's your point? He has thrown 67 td attempts and only landed 13. Ilia has better td accuracy and rarely needs to use it, where Islam keeps spamming it.
Ilia cannot use his striking at full potential or use his punching power against Islam like he use against Max and Alex, Islam's wrestling is too much for Ilia and Islam can also K.O. him but I am seeing Islam submit him easily.
Islam has a weak chin, which can be a disadvantage against topuria. Islam doesnt have Khabibs monster chin or metal face where it looked like no punch affected him. One kick from islam took volk out, tho. Ilia is the next Ronda who only depends and focuses on one startegy or move for takedowns, in his case punching. Islam studies every fighter and knows them like the back of his hand. He'll know how to take him down. And there's no way of beating him on the ground. You really have no idea, this is not putting anyone on a pedastal, its about recognizing his skills and giving him the credit he deserves. Ilia has a lot more to prove. I want to see more. Islam should be a fight for the future. He needs to showcase more imo. And islam could maybe go up and start fighting bigger fighters too cause he dominates his division so badly that everyone thinks he beats up small guys. People are getting too excited lol.
Max would have won and been fine if he used his experienced Fight IQ after being rocked (Tied up, Grab,Shoot, Wrestle ) and if that fails Stand against the Fence with your arms/hands protecting your body bob-and-weaving until you recover. I would except someone of his fight age and experience to know that already.
thats exactly what I thought,survive the round and come back with volume and distance in the 4th and 5th,but instead he engaged when he was hurt. I had Max winning until he got caught
that would definitely be the case with a fighter who has been hurt before time and time again. But if you're Max Holloway, this is the first time you've been rocked like this and he's been hurt before in the Poirier match too but he still fought through. So after being rocked in this fight too, he must've thought he would still pull through. Otherwise his first reaction would be to shoot or move away instead of engaging. Can't blame him. This was the first time he was hurt more than he thought he was.
Not at all....Islam is physically stronger so in wrestling category he can beat Illia ..but in striking??lol...Islam will get ko'd ...Islam needs to mix it up , just striking alone will cost him ..
@@Mine-f9qThe fight will be on the ground. Islam will take his ass down and finish him there. If they have to stand up Islam can hold his own until he gets to the ground easy peasy Japanesey you should know that why the .. you say stupid shit
The same goes for islam , everyone said that olivera would win , he fucked him , they said the P4P fighter would end him , he fucked him twice , man i like illia , but lets be honest , we saw it again and again , a master of striking will never beat a master of wrestling , wrestling always win at the end , and islam is one of the best at it right now
To everyone talking about Ilia's wrestling and ground game, he's background is not striking, it is greco romam wrestling, plus he is a jiu jitsu black belt. He is a monster wrestling and on the ground, he just didn't even need to use it for now. Not saying that this makes Islam an easy fight at all, but anyone saying that Islam takes him down and submits him easily, doesn't know Ilia's background.
Ilia is on an extraordinary level in terms of intelligence; he will defeat Islam alone. First, because his mental pressure is immense, and all his opponents feel the stress-just observe them. As for his physical abilities, they’re remarkable. Ilia will perform even better in the higher weight class since he won't need to cut as much weight. His psychological games, his calmness, and his physical capabilities are serious factors. Islam's fear became apparent when they discussed his wish to fight with Evloev to understand and prepare for Ilia's wrestling. That's precisely where the mental and psychological fear lies, and it means he's already defeated. Ilia's marketing, mental approach, and skills have created such pressure that you'll see Islam won't be able to perform his best against him. He doesn't know how to fight under stress...
Makhachev's graррling, sambo, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu and wrestling level is extremely high. That's why no one can submit Makhachev. If Oliveira and Arman couldn't submit Islam, Topuria definitely can't it
Majachev vs. Topuria is a historic, world-class fight, the best pound-for-pound matchup that can currently be made in the UFC alongside Jones vs. Aspinall and Majachev vs. Rajabov/Usman. It must be realized at all costs during 2025 or, at the latest, by the end of 2026. Majachev will retire soon, likely in 2026. Both are in their prime and possess the greatest skill set in their weight class. We cannot afford to lose this fight, just as we have unfortunately lost Jon Jones vs. Ngannou | Anderson Silva vs. Adesanya | Anderson Silva vs. GSP | GSP vs. Khabib | Khabib vs. Ferguson, etc. From the outset, Majachev vs. Topuria would meet the expectations of the never-materialized Couture vs. Cro Cop | Tito Ortiz vs. Coleman | Jon Jones vs. Dan Henderson | Aldo vs. Pettis | McGregor vs. Dos Anjos | Kamaru Usman P4P vs. rising Chimaev, etc.
I'm not a fan of Ilia (although he is growing on me) but like other people are saying, taking on Islam could destroy the momentum he's gained. If I was Ilia, I'd stay at featherweight and dominate for as long as possible. At the same time, Islam v Ilia is a fight I'd love to see lol
Nobody can do anything against Topuria at 145 lbs. The 145 lbs will feel small for him. He needs to go after the tough guys at 155 lbs: Makhachev, Tsarukyan, Oliveira, and in the future, Usman Nurmagomedov and Jean Silva. Those are the legacy fights for him. Time will be the witness. Topuria P4P 🇪🇸🇬🇪🌹
People forgot olivera had the highest unbeaten streak People forgot voll had the highest unbeaten streak Now people will forget illa had an undefeated record
Il ne faut être trop pressé. Une conquête de titre et une défense. Cela fait de lui un champion, d'accord, mais pas encore une champion exceptionnel. Patience !
All you guys who say that Islam wil dominate Ilia still have no idea about how great Ilia is. You guys said the same thing about Volk vs Ilia and Max vs Ilia, but I was confident that Ilia would knock them out. Ilia will knock out Islam. Mark my words.
If Volk could find succes against Islam, so can Ilia. If Ilia manages to back him up like Volk did, I can see Islam out. Most people to get backed up by Ilia didn’t make it out of that exchange conscious. Though Islam will have a better chin than Ilia’d previous opponents
I'd say it's like 60% chance Islam wins and 40% chance Ilia wins. Ilia was known for being a high level grappler before he ever was known for his striking. He rarely ever over extends when striking. He has the speed advantage and throws cleaner shots. Islam is a weight bully and extremely safe fighter, counter striking is his game. He manages his distance well and shoots for takedowns when his opponents are least expecting masked by his stand up. What's Islam's key to victory? Getting Ilia to the ground and taking the back or dominant top position What's Ilia's key to victory? Closing the distance in a patient manner, pressuring Islam backing him to the cage, throwing combinations. I believe Ilia could hold his own on the ground with Islam, but I give Islam the edge due to his natural weight advantage on fight night.
Majachev currently has at least 4 fights in two divisions to secure his place in the historical rankings alongside his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov in the top 5: vs. 1. Tsarukyan 2; 2. Oliveira 2; 3. Rajabov; 4. Topuria; and perhaps also 5. Kamaru Usman. Avoiding any of these will be a failure to confront history for him. Topuria needs to media-wise push him so that he doesn’t slip away.
Everyone wants Illia get a chance to fight Islam. Islam doesn't get anything from it. everyone will say he won against another featherweight. If he losses than he lost against a featherweight. Even Dana discredits Islam everywhere he goes.
shavkat rakhmonov, arman tsarukyan and ilia topuria never can defeat islam makhachev. Because islam's grappling, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, sambo and kickboxing level is extremely high. No one can submit makhachev
Ilia is on an extraordinary level in terms of intelligence; he will defeat Islam alone. First, because his mental pressure is immense, and all his opponents feel the stress-just observe them. As for his physical abilities, they’re remarkable. Ilia will perform even better in the higher weight class since he won't need to cut as much weight. His psychological games, his calmness, and his physical capabilities are serious factors. Islam's fear became apparent when they discussed his wish to fight with Evloev to understand and prepare for Ilia's wrestling. That's precisely where the mental and psychological fear lies, and it means he's already defeated. Ilia's marketing, mental approach, and skills have created such pressure that you'll see Islam won't be able to perform his best against him. He doesn't know how to fight under stress...
Islam's striking isn't that good at all Its his wrestling thats next level If you could take away the threat of a take down fighters especially good strikers would do great against him
If you think the Islam that fought Volk the 1st time and the one that fought Dustin can’t be KO’d by Ilia then keep telling yourself that. Deep down you know what reality is. The funny thing is Ilia himself and Ilia fans are the ones asking for this fight while the Islam fans (who are most likely just Ilia haters) are the ones making up reasons why this fight shouldn’t happen. What’s the matter, if you’re so confident about Islam beating Ilia then let’s make it happen. You can create momentum for this fight as fans. Why keep making up reasons it shouldn’t happen when we all wanna see this more than anything? Again, if you think that the Islam who was in that cage with Dustin or Volk wouldn’t be in for the fight of his life if it had been Ilia instead, you’re not lying to me, you’re lying to yourself.
Islam will nullify Topuria with clinches and grappling and then submit him. He has the best striking defence as well. Why should islam fight topuria and not go upto WW after he fights Arman?
Islam and other Russian fighters approach fights differently from most; they avoid unnecessary risks. In Ilia’s fight, Holloway’s aggressive style wasn’t ideal for MMA. Without wrestling, MMA lacks depth, something Russian fighters understand well. On the ground, Islam would dominate Ilia.
Same people that was screaming Max, screaming Islam,Illia knocks him out cold and his wrestling is even better.Islam is boring and overrated so is his wrestling, Topuria is the PFP no doubt about it
How Islam is Boring? He have 7 finishing in his last 8 fights. Only decision after war with P4P King at the moment Volk. Ilia is good. But he just have striking. Islam have more tools in his tool box. If he got Ilia on a ground it’s a Game Over
Islam had a hard time keeping volk down in their first fight and he did fight a tough dustin as well l..the way I see it is ilia has a better chance in catching him standing up then on the ground or it could go to decision and islam has strength to control the fight most likely is ilia gets an upset if Islam prepares well..but ilia got that power so anything possible with this super fight
Ilia can definitely give Islam a run for his money. I could see him potentially catching Islam on the feet like Martins did but submission? I don't really see that but you never know.
That's islam my boy never ever give up which is earned after so much of hardwork and elite skills
☝🏻☦️🌹🫸🏻☪️
As good as topuria...but fighting Islam could be his downfall.... Let Lopes or rematch with volk first.
that’s true but imagine out of his prime we would never see 2 of the best fighters in prime fighting each other
@@lilmanq7746 But to fight a rematch with volk or gives lopes his deserving title fight
first before go against Islam.
I wont say downfall but yeah rematch with volk first 😊
@@austinjaleco7546 ok boomer
@@austinjaleco7546 salty haters... Even majorities of the mma fighter doesn't thought so... Easy win for Islam.😁
Ilia is great , but Islam is different .
Isbum could not beat Volk in their first fight. Imagine what Topuria does to him
@@mmafan8861 hahahahah lmao xd
@@mmafan8861holy casual. Volk was in his prime with a full camp, and Islam still won. Ilia beat volk on short notice and when he just came of a knockout from Islam. Islam decimates ilia as good as he is)
Islam has been knocked out before
@@jimnikolako89 so what? It’s not about being undefeated, otherwise you’d be saying Khabib is best fighter which he’s not. Even GSP has been knocked out, but he’s obviously top 5
Islam is different level in wrestling
Elite wrestling but couldnt even retain Volk 10 seconds of the floor hahahaha
Tbh Ilia should go down to 135 and fight for the belt. He is even small for a FW. A double champ status will bring him more glory than losing to Islam tbh
Bro😂
Merab is champion that’s ilia training partner also he bigger than what they say look at him standing next to volk he taller and longer reach thats a deadly combination
@@cashwalker9512they are not training partners. Merab fights out of Ray Longo gym with Aljo.
@@cashwalker9512 Just a bit taller but way much shorter than Sean O'Malley. He is also very lean so he should make 135 no problem because there is a 0% chance he beats Islam.
Ilia fought at Lightweight and looked much better. He's just right for FW.
If at 155 Ilia Topuria has no change because Islam has been in control of that division for how long...
not as long as volkanovski as i remember
@@devenvalisten3676 they are in different divisions.. In the 155 division how many great fighters... And how is Islam surviving.. Even in the 155 division is the division with the most dangerous fighters... In the Volk division how many fighters do you know??
@@najib9224 lol underestimate 145er is wild
Ilia has a punchers chance though. Also his grappling is kept in the dark he is no slouch
no chance love it hope they make the fight bet ilia plus money
Islam will be the first guy to take Illia undefeated record
It can only be done once.
Topuria beat EASY Volk, Islam cant beat it easy. Need 2 match. Just thinking more!
@@rixter69Ilia beat Volk on short notice and right after he got headkick KOd by Islam
Topuria Will destroy islam
Ilia will dominate Islam, he is better in every aspect of the game
usually when a fighter loses from another fighter they become bias and pick them to win their next fights, but max kept logical here. islam has the more tools, ilia's ground game is unproven till now, we don't know how good it's anyways i hope the fight doesn't happen anytime soon it's just a waste of time for islam
To be honest, Ilia is the only threat that Islam possess right now. Even though, Islam has a higher chance of winning, Ilia is still a threat for him more than any lightweights.
@@elislllll he hasn't fought an elite wrestler to prove his ground game till now, that's what i meant.
@@Youssef-hd5blwhat would ilia have to do for you to even consider he might win ?
@@trustnotasoul8249 he has to keep it on the feet, and the takedown threats from islam shouldn't make him hesitate in the striking.
@@Youssef-hd5bl I’m saying before he fights Islam what would make you consider ok this guy might be a big threat for Islam it’s gonna be close
As khabib said, there are 3 types of fighters
Fighters
Champions
Elite
Islam is elite level fighter
Short ilia is elite too.. didn't say he better but max, volk, ryan hall, and some other iliz is straight killa so we will see
Wrong. There are 4 types.
From Best to Least
Elite>Champions>Fighters>Conor Mcgregor
@@daghetto101 Are we talking about MCChicken who got chocked 2 times, got beaten multiple time? are you that level of delusional? is it even possible?
@@Mosopiahe said that Elite is the best group and then it gets worse and ends with Mcgregor being the worst
@mrRooster_1 Topuria beat EASY Volk, Islam cant beat it easy. Need 2 match
ISLAM CHOKES OUT ILIA .
he cant
@@nikajaliashvili1346 ILIA GETTING AHEAD OF HIS SELF .
ILIA SUBMITS ISLAM
ILIA BEATS YOUR FAVORITE FIGHTERS
He'll do the same what he did to Olivera and Volk. Career downfall
Makachev TKO's Topuria via front body kick followed by punches. Makachev's body kicks up the middle will be Topuria's kryptonite.
Hahahahahah lmao
@@Alexgobe56483bro i love topuria but if you think he stands a chance against islam than you're definitely on some drugs 😅😂
@@mridulmalik4728 the 1 fight i mean the second he took It with 10 days
@mridulmalik4728 if u think im on drugs u just dont know about mma
@@Alexgobe56483 lol you're a casual bro if bryce mitchel can take down topuria, islam is gonna ragdoll him. Islam wrestling is on another level its not something llia has ever experienced before
If Islam cuts down to Featherweight, Topuria might have a chance. If Topuria goes up, Islam wins
Islam cut down to 145?!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Bro Islam won’t win bro I’m sorry he is gonna get pressured to the cage and boom💤🗡️ilia is not scared to throw with bro and even if Islam gets him too the ground ilia controls the hands
@@JT.2x lol you're delusional bro, islam is very smart and knows he can't stand up with topuria. Their whole game plan is gonna be to take topuria down and submit him. And if you think illia can out wrestle islam than you're definitely on some drugs. I love topuria especially after what he did to max but no way he beating islam
@@kryptographic_4490 Exactly, that's why I said he will lose if he goes through that extreme cut
@@JT.2x If you watch Holloyway fight, you can clearly tell Islam can win. Holloway wasn't really playing it safe against Illia, that's why he got knocked out. I don't know why Holloway tried to counter Illia instead of running away from danger to recover. He was actually winning the fight on score. Islam will keep distance and back peddle, take down and tire him. Islam can win, especially if it's in 155
We want Ilia Topuria vs Makhachev 🤯
Not yet. Islam is too big for him. His shoulder will be as big as Topuria´s head. In 1 year, maybe Topuria would win. But right now, the difference of size... and Islam is not old enough to be weaker than now. And I am a Spaniard fan of illia
lets be real if islam beats ilia everyone will just say "he beat a 45er" you know its true.
Islam wins on points.
On points lol he will choke the fk out of ilia
Naah if that fight happens, I'm pretty sure islam is gonna go for a submission
Lol points. Islam would destroy this dude. Badly
@@mridulmalik4728 kid delusion 😅😅😅
@@studyplan3122 lol 😂 if you think topuria stands any chance against islam than you're a casual. You might've started watching mma recently
If Bryce Mitchell took him down, Islam will easily take him down and control him there
Yeah! That's why I am picking Islam, You have to be an elite level wrestler to beat fighters like Islam and Khamzat and I feel like Ilia's wrestling is mediocre.
And Makhachev was taken down by Moises what's your point? He has thrown 67 td attempts and only landed 13. Ilia has better td accuracy and rarely needs to use it, where Islam keeps spamming it.
Oh please, Islam couldn't even submit Volk. 😂
@@vzgsxr Yh yh he got head kick instead…
@@shutdown9848no one can beat Khamzat brother
If Islam vs Ilia ever happen, I'm gonna bet my whole house and fortune on Islam lol
I've never bet. Which website is legit to do for UFC?
Streaks Breaker would take his 0
Islam is on the whole other level guys. He is a beast
Max ' At the end of the day, it is what it is ' Halloway
Ilia cannot use his striking at full potential or use his punching power against Islam like he use against Max and Alex, Islam's wrestling is too much for Ilia and Islam can also K.O. him but I am seeing Islam submit him easily.
Max is a legend of the sport
If we call it sport
Islam is different mfs when Ilia sends his chin to the shadow realms 😂
Boxing is not the only part of striking, Illia gets head kicked into the shadow realm.
in his early carreer and even that fight ilia win by KO, also islam get KO, and islam dont wake up, ilia win that fight
Volkanoski almost beat Islam. Topuria is not gonna be an easy fight for him. People have Islam in a pedestal like he's not human.
Islam has a weak chin, which can be a disadvantage against topuria. Islam doesnt have Khabibs monster chin or metal face where it looked like no punch affected him. One kick from islam took volk out, tho. Ilia is the next Ronda who only depends and focuses on one startegy or move for takedowns, in his case punching. Islam studies every fighter and knows them like the back of his hand. He'll know how to take him down. And there's no way of beating him on the ground. You really have no idea, this is not putting anyone on a pedastal, its about recognizing his skills and giving him the credit he deserves. Ilia has a lot more to prove. I want to see more. Islam should be a fight for the future. He needs to showcase more imo. And islam could maybe go up and start fighting bigger fighters too cause he dominates his division so badly that everyone thinks he beats up small guys. People are getting too excited lol.
Max would have won and been fine if he used his experienced Fight IQ after being rocked (Tied up, Grab,Shoot, Wrestle ) and if that fails Stand against the Fence with your arms/hands protecting your body bob-and-weaving until you recover. I would except someone of his fight age and experience to know that already.
Easy for you to say lol why don’t you jump in and show how it’s done
You should spar ilia and try that I’m sure that would work
thats exactly what I thought,survive the round and come back with volume and distance in the 4th and 5th,but instead he engaged when he was hurt. I had Max winning until he got caught
Have u ever been rocked ? U cant always make the right judgements when u can barely stand and see right lol
that would definitely be the case with a fighter who has been hurt before time and time again. But if you're Max Holloway, this is the first time you've been rocked like this and he's been hurt before in the Poirier match too but he still fought through. So after being rocked in this fight too, he must've thought he would still pull through. Otherwise his first reaction would be to shoot or move away instead of engaging. Can't blame him. This was the first time he was hurt more than he thought he was.
Islam beats ilia everywhere. Pin this comment.
Not at all....Islam is physically stronger so in wrestling category he can beat Illia ..but in striking??lol...Islam will get ko'd ...Islam needs to mix it up , just striking alone will cost him ..
@@tialembalkralo8664correct
Nah islam mayb better in ground but not anywhere else
How can I pin it I agree
@@Mine-f9qThe fight will be on the ground. Islam will take his ass down and finish him there. If they have to stand up Islam can hold his own until he gets to the ground easy peasy Japanesey you should know that why the .. you say stupid shit
Ilia’s sweet spot is near the fence but it’s also where islams sweet spot wrestling is it would be awesome to see them both fight.
That will be ilia's test to prove himself. More than excited to see Islam vs Ilia
Just how it was hard to bet against volk and max 😂 but it doesn’t matter, ilia is coming for islam 🤛
Only two possible scenarios for this fight:
1. Islam knocks out Topuria with a head kick
2. Islam chokes out Topuria
I like Volk but I find the Lopes vs Topuria fight more interesting than the rematch.
Right now at 155 even king kong has against Islam let alone these short and skinny featherweights
Islam vs Ilia is gonna be a great fight. I don't know who to to support, it's just hard. Same thing happened to me with Garthje vs Poirier 2
if illia closes distance its over and i dont think islam would play striking with illia no way
Max would’ve looked better if he said the guy he just lost to. High levels of integrity there.
ilia beat Volk, volk predicted max would beat ilia, ilia beat max, now max thinks islam will beat ilia, I like where this is going
The same goes for islam , everyone said that olivera would win , he fucked him , they said the P4P fighter would end him , he fucked him twice , man i like illia , but lets be honest , we saw it again and again , a master of striking will never beat a master of wrestling , wrestling always win at the end , and islam is one of the best at it right now
Daggy era is over 🤗
Their sniffing style already cracked😮💨
Matador is coming 🌹
Islam is so much bigger 😂😂😂 Topuria has no chance
Topuria could catch if Islam try to trade with Topuria
@@harshatomas835 Islam has to man up and fight Belal or Shavkat or Khamzat
Enough hiding from skilled Muslim fighters
@@harshatomas835he won't be able to control makhachev on ground
another casual talking about size difference 💀💀💀
@@Karayel111 He don't need that
Love you Max.
To everyone talking about Ilia's wrestling and ground game, he's background is not striking, it is greco romam wrestling, plus he is a jiu jitsu black belt. He is a monster wrestling and on the ground, he just didn't even need to use it for now. Not saying that this makes Islam an easy fight at all, but anyone saying that Islam takes him down and submits him easily, doesn't know Ilia's background.
Ilia is on an extraordinary level in terms of intelligence; he will defeat Islam alone. First, because his mental pressure is immense, and all his opponents feel the stress-just observe them. As for his physical abilities, they’re remarkable. Ilia will perform even better in the higher weight class since he won't need to cut as much weight. His psychological games, his calmness, and his physical capabilities are serious factors. Islam's fear became apparent when they discussed his wish to fight with Evloev to understand and prepare for Ilia's wrestling. That's precisely where the mental and psychological fear lies, and it means he's already defeated. Ilia's marketing, mental approach, and skills have created such pressure that you'll see Islam won't be able to perform his best against him. He doesn't know how to fight under stress...
He only played regional level. His wrestling is mediocre. Dustin is bjj black belt too. 😂 remember that islam submitted charles the king of submission
@@SA0450 wtf are you talking about, wrestling mediocre🤣, Ilia has fought with Dagestanis already in wrestling competitions, you are a casual
Ilia knocks him tf out
Makhachev's graррling, sambo, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu and wrestling level is extremely high. That's why no one can submit Makhachev. If Oliveira and Arman couldn't submit Islam, Topuria definitely can't it
Mam ilia is dangerous
Im never going to doubt that man again. He beats Isbum easily
Islam will end his career earlier than expected
Islam beat ilia tempura 10 times out of 10
Majachev vs. Topuria is a historic, world-class fight, the best pound-for-pound matchup that can currently be made in the UFC alongside Jones vs. Aspinall and Majachev vs. Rajabov/Usman. It must be realized at all costs during 2025 or, at the latest, by the end of 2026. Majachev will retire soon, likely in 2026. Both are in their prime and possess the greatest skill set in their weight class. We cannot afford to lose this fight, just as we have unfortunately lost Jon Jones vs. Ngannou | Anderson Silva vs. Adesanya | Anderson Silva vs. GSP | GSP vs. Khabib | Khabib vs. Ferguson, etc.
From the outset, Majachev vs. Topuria would meet the expectations of the never-materialized Couture vs. Cro Cop | Tito Ortiz vs. Coleman | Jon Jones vs. Dan Henderson | Aldo vs. Pettis | McGregor vs. Dos Anjos | Kamaru Usman P4P vs. rising Chimaev, etc.
I'm not a fan of Ilia (although he is growing on me) but like other people are saying, taking on Islam could destroy the momentum he's gained. If I was Ilia, I'd stay at featherweight and dominate for as long as possible. At the same time, Islam v Ilia is a fight I'd love to see lol
Islam will submit Illia. The latter is too small for Islam.
Damn Max is so broken.. he is still a legend in my mind nobody can take that away from him
makhachev is to much for him. Should stay in his FW.
Nobody can do anything against Topuria at 145 lbs. The 145 lbs will feel small for him. He needs to go after the tough guys at 155 lbs: Makhachev, Tsarukyan, Oliveira, and in the future, Usman Nurmagomedov and Jean Silva. Those are the legacy fights for him. Time will be the witness. Topuria P4P 🇪🇸🇬🇪🌹
Islam makhachev is a win streak hunter 😈.
People forgot olivera had the highest unbeaten streak
People forgot voll had the highest unbeaten streak
Now people will forget illa had an undefeated record
Il ne faut être trop pressé. Une conquête de titre et une défense. Cela fait de lui un champion, d'accord, mais pas encore une champion exceptionnel. Patience !
All you guys who say that Islam wil dominate Ilia still have no idea about how great Ilia is. You guys said the same thing about Volk vs Ilia and Max vs Ilia, but I was confident that Ilia would knock them out.
Ilia will knock out Islam. Mark my words.
Don't forget illa can whistling in octogan.. illa is a complete fighter...
Of course max would say that he just loss, Toporia would win Islam is one dimensional
If Volk could find succes against Islam, so can Ilia. If Ilia manages to back him up like Volk did, I can see Islam out. Most people to get backed up by Ilia didn’t make it out of that exchange conscious. Though Islam will have a better chin than Ilia’d previous opponents
I'd say it's like 60% chance Islam wins and 40% chance Ilia wins.
Ilia was known for being a high level grappler before he ever was known for his striking. He rarely ever over extends when striking. He has the speed advantage and throws cleaner shots.
Islam is a weight bully and extremely safe fighter, counter striking is his game. He manages his distance well and shoots for takedowns when his opponents are least expecting masked by his stand up.
What's Islam's key to victory? Getting Ilia to the ground and taking the back or dominant top position
What's Ilia's key to victory? Closing the distance in a patient manner, pressuring Islam backing him to the cage, throwing combinations.
I believe Ilia could hold his own on the ground with Islam, but I give Islam the edge due to his natural weight advantage on fight night.
Respect to Max….you lost but yiu are a champion in behaviour and heart that’s why people love you like do ……Khamzat supporter.
In mma the elite wrestlers will always beat the elite striker.
Islam went to life and death with Dustin and had trouble with Volk the first time, a fight with Ilia would be hard for him IMHO.
Topuria destroys islam, the guy got knocked out by a tomato can, he has glass chin. Topuria destroys him
Islam is the king now
Majachev currently has at least 4 fights in two divisions to secure his place in the historical rankings alongside his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov in the top 5: vs. 1. Tsarukyan 2; 2. Oliveira 2; 3. Rajabov; 4. Topuria; and perhaps also 5. Kamaru Usman. Avoiding any of these will be a failure to confront history for him. Topuria needs to media-wise push him so that he doesn’t slip away.
@@joseluisalvarez8648 the only way to do better is to become double champ in welterweight division thats it and maybe defend that title once
İlia has his strength from his big wrist and forearm, very big for his height.
Imo ilia has 3 solid contenders coming and Islam only has 1 but it’s up to the ufc and the fighters I guess
easy fight for makachev, men makachev is a great fight IQ
He can win in the stand up , but I don't think he can handle a bigger opponent like Islam on the ground.
All are underestimating the kid again
Bro,Islam got KOed once don't forget that
+ Volk KOed him too🤣
@@GuruDronacharya-ee8lr which fight did u watch?
What are you smoking brother....forget Islam topurias hardest test will be Dustin porier believe me@@GuruDronacharya-ee8lr
Lol keep dreaming bud
@@suriz-kr7gh watch Fight 1 of them
Volk catched him
Boys boys,ISLAM IS GOAT ALREADY,ilia is good but not his level
It would have made sense for Max to fight Islam after beating Illia (if he won) because max has.cleared out the division
Max looks like he’ll never recover I’m expecting more KOs coming his way sadly
Fanboys backing Ilia against Islam, are the same fanboys to not credit Islam if he wins saying Ilia was a FW
Everyone wants Illia get a chance to fight Islam. Islam doesn't get anything from it. everyone will say he won against another featherweight. If he losses than he lost against a featherweight. Even Dana discredits Islam everywhere he goes.
shavkat rakhmonov, arman tsarukyan and ilia topuria never can defeat islam makhachev. Because islam's grappling, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, sambo and kickboxing level is extremely high. No one can submit makhachev
Illia will KO Islam. Funny how everyone always believes Illia will lose. They claimed Holloway would be him too.
Ilia is on an extraordinary level in terms of intelligence; he will defeat Islam alone. First, because his mental pressure is immense, and all his opponents feel the stress-just observe them. As for his physical abilities, they’re remarkable. Ilia will perform even better in the higher weight class since he won't need to cut as much weight. His psychological games, his calmness, and his physical capabilities are serious factors. Islam's fear became apparent when they discussed his wish to fight with Evloev to understand and prepare for Ilia's wrestling. That's precisely where the mental and psychological fear lies, and it means he's already defeated. Ilia's marketing, mental approach, and skills have created such pressure that you'll see Islam won't be able to perform his best against him. He doesn't know how to fight under stress...
Islam's striking isn't that good at all
Its his wrestling thats next level
If you could take away the threat of a take down fighters especially good strikers would do great against him
If Islam is bigger on fight day he will win, if not 💥 boom 🤔
Islam lost already once he doesn’t have Khabibs chin however he is still a monster of a fighter
3rd KO via headkick for Islam.
Please set Illia to fight Islam…and make Illia bookies favourite.
Islam is great don’t get me wrong but he’s looking very beatable.. I think Arman is going to shock some casuals
If you think the Islam that fought Volk the 1st time and the one that fought Dustin can’t be KO’d by Ilia then keep telling yourself that. Deep down you know what reality is.
The funny thing is Ilia himself and Ilia fans are the ones asking for this fight while the Islam fans (who are most likely just Ilia haters) are the ones making up reasons why this fight shouldn’t happen. What’s the matter, if you’re so confident about Islam beating Ilia then let’s make it happen. You can create momentum for this fight as fans. Why keep making up reasons it shouldn’t happen when we all wanna see this more than anything?
Again, if you think that the Islam who was in that cage with Dustin or Volk wouldn’t be in for the fight of his life if it had been Ilia instead, you’re not lying to me, you’re lying to yourself.
Islam will nullify Topuria with clinches and grappling and then submit him. He has the best striking defence as well. Why should islam fight topuria and not go upto WW after he fights Arman?
Islam should fight in welterweight according to size he beat ilia easily
Islam struggles to make 155 , he's too big for Ilia, not a wise decision at all for Topuria.. but still a brave one!!
We all said hed loose to Volk and then we said hee loose to max. He may just pull it off
Ilia has to face volk for now and this time no short notice for volk we’ll see if he is worthy or not for islam
Islam and other Russian fighters approach fights differently from most; they avoid unnecessary risks. In Ilia’s fight, Holloway’s aggressive style wasn’t ideal for MMA. Without wrestling, MMA lacks depth, something Russian fighters understand well. On the ground, Islam would dominate Ilia.
Same people that was screaming Max, screaming Islam,Illia knocks him out cold and his wrestling is even better.Islam is boring and overrated so is his wrestling, Topuria is the PFP no doubt about it
How Islam is Boring? He have 7 finishing in his last 8 fights. Only decision after war with P4P King at the moment Volk. Ilia is good. But he just have striking. Islam have more tools in his tool box. If he got Ilia on a ground it’s a Game Over
@@kirillkreminskiy1500 ilia also has wrestling but yeah I think Islam is wayyy too big for him. Islam is WW size ilia is a perfect FW
Ilia by KO
Islam had a hard time keeping volk down in their first fight and he did fight a tough dustin as well l..the way I see it is ilia has a better chance in catching him standing up then on the ground or it could go to decision and islam has strength to control the fight most likely is ilia gets an upset if Islam prepares well..but ilia got that power so anything possible with this super fight
Ilia can definitely give Islam a run for his money. I could see him potentially catching Islam on the feet like Martins did but submission? I don't really see that but you never know.
Please dont let this fight happen. It foes nothing for either division.
ilia needs to defend a few times before moving up. If he does, Islam would take his 0 away. prob by ground and pound, then choke
Islam : where the short guy 😂
Gonna be an awesome P4P fight ngl...
Islam too strong