Ilia Topuria has wasted no time in taking a shot at Islam Makhachev after the UFC lightweight champion confirmed his decision to vacate the title in pursuit of welterweight glory

The UFC is heading for a confusing place regarding International Fight Week. The annual marquee event generally features a huge main event, and many believed that a matchup between current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria would be that matchup.

Topuria is coming off back-to-back knockouts of featherweight greats Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. Meanwhile, Oliveira (35-10 MMA, 23-10 UFC) rebounded from his split decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 with a win over former Bellator champion Michael Chandler at UFC 309.