Pound-for-pound champion Islam Makhachev’s latest feedback have induced a stir within the MMA neighborhood. In a latest interview, he expressed curiosity in combating “El Matador” at UFC White Home. The 34-year-old mentioned:
“If the UFC desires it, I like the concept[of facing Ilya Topria]…I am prepared.” (through The Telegraph)
Topria, in the meantime, has been calling out the Russian since earlier than the 29-year-old moved as much as light-weight.
Ali Abdelaziz offers updates on Islam Makhachev and Justin Gaethje, however offers little weight to Ilia Topria’s large plans
The managers of Islam Makhachev and present and two-time interim UFC light-weight champion Justin Gaethje simply revealed that Gaethje will subsequent combat for the undisputed 155-pound title, and Makhachev may even be defending his 170-pound strap as a “actual welterweight.”
So even when Topria chooses to not unify the title with Gaethje, “The Spotlight” will nonetheless be competing for the belt in opposition to one other high contender.
Ali Abdelaziz additionally added that if Islam Makhachev desires to face Topria, it would finally be as much as the pound-for-pound champion to resolve when and the place the combat will happen. The MMA supervisor posted to X:
“To be clear, @Justin_Gaethje is combating for the undisputed light-weight title subsequent. If Topuria would not need it, Justin will combat whoever is subsequent for the undisputed title. And if Islam desires to present Topuria this a lot cash, he’ll be the one to resolve when and the place to combat, however Islam’s subsequent combat will certainly be in opposition to an actual welterweight.”
Try Ali Abdelaziz’s publish under.
Ilya Topria has no intention of dodging Gaethje and has expressed curiosity in locking horns with him on the White Home on June 14th. But when given the chance, he would wish to combat Makhachev greater than another opponent.
Topuria plans to defend the light-weight strap as soon as earlier than aiming for a 3rd belt.
Nonetheless, the promotion has mapped out the lineup of fighters for the UFC White Home occasion, and it would not be stunning to see followers see Makhachev vs. Topuria on that card. Contemplating this card is being billed as a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, Dana White, Hunter Campbell, and others will possible do no matter it takes to make this card really memorable.
