Islam Makhachev may have to take on Ilia Topuria, with a UFC icon that points to an important problem not to accept the challenge.
There has not been much enthusiasm of the reigning lightweight champion team for a confrontation with 'El Matador'. Ali Abdelaziz even went so far that Makhachev could say that Justin Gaethje could fight Topuria.
The Spanish georgian has announced that he will return to action on 28 June at UFC 317. However, an opponent still has to be confirmed.
And a former world title Challenger thinks there is a problem with Topuria who has to prove itself in the division before he gets his shot on the throne.
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Chael Sonnen points to error in Ilia Topuria who has to earn a fight with Islam Makhachev
Chael Sonnen gave his opinion about Ilia Topuria who has to achieve a big win before he gets his chance against Islam Makhachev.
After hearing that the Dagestani wants its own chance to become a two-weight UFC champion, 'The American Gangster' has pointed out a major problem.
In a video that was uploaded to his YouTube channel, the trash explained: “Islam is not going to fight against Ilia Topuria, and it is for one reason.
“Khabib himself said:” This is our problem with it, he has not proven, and when that evidence comes, it can only go up and down, and when it goes down, we don't need a victory for a man who is down “. So come in and proves it – it is a reasonable point.
“Islam would like to go to 170, and he would like to challenge for the championship of the world. So, for everyone at 170 to say:” I'm not going to face you because you still have to prove yourself, “you see where it will be a problem?”
UFC Lightweight it says that the size does not matter when Ilia Topuria fights against Islam Makhachev
Standing on just 5ft7, there are worries that Topuria may be too small to compete with a lightweight the size of Makhachev.
However, one MMA star is convinced that the smaller form of the Power-Puncher is not something that fans have to worry.
The athlete of 155 pounds has opened about a video he has seen from Topruia in the gym.
The UFC hunter claims that Topuria destroys much larger hunters in Sparren.