Ilia Topuria reacts to 'most boring' | MMA News
Former light-weight champion Islam Makhachev vacated his 155-pound championship to transfer up to the welterweight division and problem Jack Della Maddalena. For his legacy, Makhachev was chasing double-champ standing.
The welterweight title struggle headlined Saturday’s UFC 322 struggle card at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Dagestani dominated Della Maddalena to be a part of the exclusive membership of fighters who have achieved championships in two UFC divisions. Fellow double-champ and rival Ilia Topuria wasn’t impressed Della Maddalena, or Makhachev’s efficiency.
Following the struggle, Topuria reacted via social media saying he was ‘dissatisfied’ in Della Maddalena before criticizing the newly topped champion.
“Jack needs an entire camp dedicated just to wrestling. What a disappointment of a champion. You should go to Georgia to learn something,” Topuria wrote on X.
“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.”
Jack wants an complete camp devoted just to wrestling. What a disappointment of a champion. You ought to go to Georgia to study one thing.
Islam, you need one thing you may’t prepare: emotion. You’re the most boring factor in this sport. Every day I’m more sure I put you to sleep.— Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) November 16, 2025
Topuria vacated his 155-pound title earlier this yr chasing the same purpose as Makhachev, successful a second UFC divisional title. After knocking out Alexander Vokanovski to win the featherweight championship, Topuria defended the belt by turning into the only fighter to knockout Max Holloway.
He moved up to the 155-pound weight class and scored a third knockout in a row, flattening former light-weight champion Charles Oliveira in June. He wished to face Makhachev, but Makhachev left the division for his aspirations at welterweight.
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