SHOCKING: Daniel Cormier SLAMS UFC Fans and Ilia Topuria – ‘Islam FEARS NO ONE!’
The UFC lightweight division just got a whole lot hotter! UFC Hall of Famer and analyst Daniel Cormier unleashed a fiery rant on May 14, 2025, slamming both UFC fans and rising star Ilia Topuria, while staunchly defending lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Cormier’s bold words came during a heated segment on ESPN’s MMA Live, just days after Topuria called out Makhachev following his stunning 10-second knockout of Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.
“Islam isn’t afraid of you!” Cormier barked, pointing directly at the camera as if addressing Topuria himself. “And to all the fans out there doubting Islam – shame on you! This man has been dominating the division, and you think he’s scared of a featherweight who just moved up? Get real!”
Topuria, who recently vacated his featherweight belt to chase lightweight glory, has been on a tear since his knockout victory over Oliveira. The Georgian-Spaniard didn’t mince words at the UFC 317 post-fight press conference, claiming, “Islam’s been ducking me for months. I’m coming for that belt, and he knows he can’t stop me!” The comments sparked a firestorm on social media, with fans divided over whether Topuria’s confidence was justified or delusional. Some fans on X even suggested Makhachev was avoiding the fight, citing his lack of title defenses in 2025 due to a minor injury.
Cormier, however, wasn’t having any of it. “Islam Makhachev is the best lightweight in the world, period,” he continued. “He’s beaten everyone – Oliveira, Volkanovski, Poirier – and now you fans think he’s scared of Topuria? That’s a joke! And Ilia, you need to stop talking and start proving you belong in this division. Knocking out Oliveira doesn’t make you a king yet!”
The drama comes at a pivotal time for the lightweight division. Makhachev, who won the title in 2022 against Oliveira, has a record of 25-1 and is widely regarded as one of the most complete fighters in MMA history. However, his recent absence from the Octagon has fueled speculation about his willingness to face dangerous contenders like Topuria, who now holds a 16-0 record after his Oliveira win.
Fans on Reddit have been quick to weigh in. “Cormier’s right – Islam’s a beast, and Topuria’s getting too cocky,” one user wrote. Another countered, “Topuria’s the real deal! Islam’s been quiet for too long. Let’s see the fight!” The debate has only intensified the call for a Makhachev vs. Topuria showdown, with UFC President Dana White hinting at a possible booking for late 2025.
Cormier ended his rant with a challenge: “If Topuria wants to talk big, let’s see him back it up. Islam’s ready to fight anytime, anywhere. The question is – are you, Ilia?” The MMA world is now on edge, waiting to see if Topuria will respond and whether this dream fight will finally come to fruition.
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