Islam Makhachev hit MMA Legend, who claims that he has avoided a confrontation with Ilia Topuria.
The UFC-Pond-Voor-Pond number one has chosen to leave its lightweight championship and to fight Jack della Maddalena for the Welterweight Throne, instead of taking on against 'El Matador'.
Although some believe that the Spanish georgian would have been too small to compete with the Dagestani, others do not agree. Tyrone McKinney claims that Topuria eliminates much larger hunters in the gym.
However, it seems that the hyped match-up between two icons of the game will not come soon.
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Chael Sonnen says that Islam Makhachev Ilia Topuria has avoided
Chael Sonnen is a huge fan of what Islam Makhachev brings to the UFC.
But despite this, he still thinks that the gifted grappler has opened a collision with Ilia Topuria.
In a video that was uploaded to his YouTube channel, said 'The American Gangster': 'Islam did everything you can do to avoid that fight. That's just the truth, guys, that's exactly what happened. I know Islam loves Islam a lot, it is still what happened.
“Islam did everything you could not fight against Ilia, including leaving the division, including leaving the championship.”
“There is nothing in our industry that is a stronger way to get away from someone than to leave the division and even leave the championship behind.
“You can't paint the credit on Islam for moving to 170 pounds, in a selected competition.”
Jack della Maddalena will beat Islam Makhachev, according to a UFC legend
Although Makhachev has chosen to go on a division to try to become a two-weight UFC champion, his second title will certainly not be easy.
In the opposite corner is a formidable striker, who against Belal Muhammad proved that he can beat wrestlers.
A former title holder is convinced that 'JDM' has the minerals to cause the upset.
A UFC legend analyzed the competition and explained why he thinks Della Maddalena Makhachev is beating.