The coach of Islamic Makhachev likes what he sees from Ilia Toplia.
Topuria received her second UFC title on the age of 28. After turning into the primary fighter to knock out Max Holloway on a profitable UFC featherweight title protection, “Elmatador” starched at Charles Oliveira to win £155 in gold. Topuria vs. Oliveira was reserved for a free light-weight title after Makhachev freed cash to chase the UFC Welterweight Championship.
Javier Mendes, head coach of the American Kickboxing Academy, spoke to Danny Segura at Majunkie’s “Harvel Moss MMA” and praised Toplia. Mendes additionally sounded extra open to the Makhachev vs Topulia thought within the close to future.
“I like what he is doing,” Mendes stated. “He does a great job of constructing individuals need to see a combat. The extra Ilia does, the extra individuals need to see this combat. He likes every part he does as a fighter. He is very sturdy and would not care about his weight. I feel it is an important combat for us proper now. The UFC would not prefer it, however you need to win first.”
Islam Makhachev is anticipated to problem Jacques de La Maddarena to the UFC’s High Welterweight Award by the top of 2025.
As for Ilia Topuria, there are many choices when it comes to who his first light-weight title challenger will likely be. Arman Tsarukyan, Justin Gaethje, Paddy Pimblett and others appear to be viable choices. “Blessing” revealed he was injured throughout 318 UFC matches towards Dustin Poirier, so there’s an opportunity of a rematch with Max Holloway.
