Although Khabib Nurmagomedov is not convinced that Ilia Topuria deserves a chance at Islam Makhachev, a UFC legend is certain.
Since his arrival in the world's most important mixed promotion of martial arts, 'El Matador' has nothing less than sparkling.
After having eliminated Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, the Power Puncher is now ready for a new challenge.
With that in mind, even if Chael Sonen calls his behavior 'unusual', Topuria is determined to strive for a fight with Makhachev.
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Michael Bisping says that Khabib Nurmagomedov is wrong about Ilia Topuria
Michael Bisping is adamant that Ilia Topuria has earned his shot on lightweight supremacy against Islam Makhachev.
He even gone so far that he points out what he thinks as an error in the argument of Khabib Nurmagomedov against the match-up.
In a video that was uploaded to his YouTube channel, 'The Count' explained: 'So Khabib Nurmagomedov came out, and he said he does not think that Topuria deserves the opportunity, not without first prove to 155 – tensioning About Alexander Volkanovski.
“However, this is another scenario. Topuria has moved. He has left 145, he is a maximum of 155, and I think he deserves a title fight. Simple like that. ”
Although many believe that the reigning featherweight king is too small to best absorb the pound for the pound, not everyone agrees. After hearing some explosive rumors, Terrance McKinney thinks that Topuria Makhachev can beat.
UFC legend says that Islam Makhachev is the only person to prevent Ilia Topuria from becoming a three-weight champion
Since the founding of the UFC, a select number of hunters have succeeded in scaling up the mountain in not one, but two weight distributions.
The world has looked awe, as Randy Couture and Georges St-Pierre produced spectacular displays to write history.
However, nobody has succeeded in becoming a title holder in three weight classes.
One UFC legend thinks that Topuria could eliminate anyone from 145 to 155 pounds, with the possible exception of Makhachev.
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