Makhachev vs Topuria

When is Makhachev vs Topuria?

Islam Makhachev could set to fight Ilia Topuria, in Spring 2025.

The fight would be scheduled for 5 rounds in the Lightweight division, which means the weight limit would be 155 pounds (11.1 stone or 70.3 KG).

Makhachev vs Topuria stats

Islam Makhachev would step into the octagon with a record of 26 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, 5 of those wins coming by the way of knock out and 12 by submission.

Ilia Topuria would make his way to the cage with an unblemished record of 16 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws, 6 of those wins coming by knock out and 8 by submission.

The stats suggest Topuria would have an advantage in power over Makhachev, with a 38% knock out percentage over Makhachev's 19%.

If the fight goes to the ground, their records suggest Topuria would have a slight advantage over Makhachev, with a 50% submission rate over Makhachev's 46%.

Islam Makhachev is the older man by 6 years, at 33 years old.

Makhachev has a height advantage of 3 inches over Topuria. This also extends to a 1-inch reach advantage.

Makhachev is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 11 more fights, and made his debut in 2010, 4 years and 8 months earlier than Topuria, whose first professional fight was in 2015. He has fought 31 more professional rounds, 59 to Topuria's 28.

Makhachev vs Topuria form

Makhachev has won all 5 of his most recent fights, stopping 2 opponents and going to the judges 3 times.

In his last fight, he won against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on 1st June 2024 by submission in the 5th round in their UFC Lightweight championship fight at Prudential Center, Newark, United States.

Previous to that, he had beaten Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 on 21st October 2023 by knockout in the 1st round in their UFC Lightweight championship fight at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 on 11th February 2023 by unanimous decision in their UFC Lightweight championship fight at RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia.

Before that, he was victorious against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 on 22nd October 2022 by submission in the 2nd round in their UFC Lightweight championship fight at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

He had won against Bobby Green at UFC Fight Night on 26th February 2022 by knockout in the 1st round at UFC APEX, Las Vegas, United States.

Topuria remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 3 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Max Holloway at UFC 308 on 26th October 2024 by knockout in the 3rd round in their UFC Featherweight championship fight at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Previous to that, he had defeated Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 on 17th February 2024 by knockout in the 2nd round in their UFC Featherweight championship fight at Honda Center, Anaheim, United States.

Going into that contest, he was victorious against Josh Emmett at UFC Fight Night – Emmett vs. Topuria on 24th June 2023 by unanimous decision in their 5 round contest at : VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville.

Before that, he had won against Bryce Mitchell at UFC 282 on 10th December 2022 by submission in the 2nd round at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

He had beaten Jai Herbert at UFC Fight Night London on 19th March 2022 by knockout in the 2nd round at 02 Arena, London, United Kingdom.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Ilia Topuria has been fighting more than Islam Makhachev.

Islam Makhachev last fought 6 months and 29 days ago, while Ilia Topuria's last outing was 2 months and 4 days ago.

Makhachev's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 10 months and 4 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 26 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 14 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2.8 rounds on average.

Topuria's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 9 months and 11 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 22 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 14 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2.8 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Makhachev vs Topuria?

Islam Makhachev is currently 8/15 (-190) to win the fight outright, while you can get 7/5 (+140) on Ilia Topuria if you fancy the small upset.