Ilia Topuria versus??? That's what everybody is wondering following the undefeated champion's mysterious message on Thursday. In pursuit of a second belt at lightweight, Topuria relinquished the UFC featherweight title last month,

MMA fans have given their thoughts on Islam Makhachev's cryptic message regarding a possible Ilia Topuria fight.

Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) vacated his featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Makhachev previously stated that a fight with “another featherweight” in Topuria doesn’t interest him, and his manager Rizvan Magomedov wants to see “El Matador” in a title eliminator.

A UFC veteran backs Islam Makhachev’s take on Ilia Topuria, agreeing with his assessment: “He’s got a great point.”

Makhachev is the bigger fighter and cut significant weight to make the 155-pound limit. Topuria will also cut weight to make 155, but he will have a much easier process. Size matters much more in the UFC than in boxing, as the sport’s wrestling component is massive.

Henry Cejudo believes Ilia Topuria should receive a UFC lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev in his first fight at 155 pounds.

Aljamain Sterling has come up with a comprehensive list of the strengths both Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria possess.

Ilia Topuria may left the featherweight division, perhaps for good, but he still has all the bragging rights in the world. The post As UFC 314 Gets Hyped, Ilia Topuria Lands a Brutal Insult on Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Topuria already has a stunning knockout win over Volkanovski — a victory that earned him the UFC featherweight title, which he defended against Max Holloway, whom he also defeat