Ilia Topuria’s pursuit to battle Islam Makhachev appears endless. Even earlier than transferring as much as light-weight, Topuria had referred to as out the Russian fighter. Nonetheless, Makhachev moved as much as welterweight after his pal and coaching accomplice, Belal Muhammad, was dethroned earlier this 12 months.
Lately, at UFC 322, Makhachev secured a dominant win in opposition to Jack Della Maddalena, and with that, he turned a two-division champion and in addition the pound-for-pound king. Makhachev desires to defend his welterweight title and has proven curiosity in locking horns with Kamaru Usman and has additionally proven curiosity in a superfight with Topuria.
Each Topuria and Makhachev are newly minted champions of two of essentially the most stacked UFC divisions. Therefore, them defending their respective belts as soon as, earlier than transferring up or down for the tremendous conflict, is what many counsel.
Topuria, nevertheless, has huge plans. In a current interview with Álvaro Colmenero, ‘El Matador’ stated that he expects the UFC to create a pound-for-pound title, and he may then problem Makhachev at catchweight:
“Perhaps I’ll have yet one more battle, after which in the summertime there’s a date when [the UFC] can let me transfer as much as welterweight. Or possibly they’ll create a brand new belt referred to as the ‘pound-for-pound title,’ at a catchweight and I’ll battle for [it].”
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Ilia Topuria Conflict? Islam Makhachev Says He’s Sport at Light-weight however has sure situations
Islam Makhachev lately advised the press that for him to battle Ilia Topuria at light-weight, the UFC should give you an excellent deal that will be price slicing a lot weight. The Russian champion stated:
“It must be an excellent provide for me to start out slicing again to 155 [pounds]. As a result of I’m not younger on this sport anymore, and each weight lower takes years off your well being. It’s not as simple as earlier than to chop weight.”
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Topuria alternatively has the No. 1 UFC light-weight contender Arman Tsarukyan knocking on his door.
