There’s nothing good about the biggest star in the sport losing on the biggest card ever.
Especially when he loses to an aging “legend” with no personality who is now sitting out the rest of the year despite being perfectly positioned to fight 3 times in 2026.
And somehow it gets worse.
Lightweight is the best it’s been in years and now the champ refuses to defend the belt for the rest of 2026.
But sure, celebrate Ilia losing.
Instead of Ilia vs Islam, Ilia vs Paddy, Ilia vs Arman and possibly Ilia vs Volk 2, we get none of them.
People are so blinded by their hate for Ilia they can’t admit the obvious:
This was horrible for the UFC.
Bro's undefeated so far and I can't get a fucking pick right to save my life
The UFC fighter black pill
The guys are gonna be bone smashing in the locker room from now on
Just look better and win, BRUTAL