The debate about What should be the next opponent for Islam Makhachevcurrent UFC lightweight champion, continues. With the recent one ILIA Topuria up at 155 poundsmany thought that the next contender to the title was clear, however, the UFC still does not confirm the news. And it is that the reluctance of the daguestaní in facing the ex -champion of the pen weight are more than evident.
In a recent interview with Adam Zubayraev, the legendary ex -cast of the lightweight of the UFC and current Makhachev coach, Khabib Nurmagomedovexplained what the most appropriate opponent for his pupil would be for him. “In my personal opinion –Not necessarily more dangerous, let’s say more competitive– I think it’s [Arman] Tsarukyan, “Nurmagomedov said about the next possible Makhachev fight.
“I think that Arman is a more serious fighter than Topuria. Ilia is a good fighter in 145, but we have not seen it in 155. I think Arman is more competitive for Islam than Topuria “, clarified ‘The Eagle’. Tsarukyan is, in fact, the current number one in the ranking of the division. Both fighters faced for the first time in 2019, when the Armenian debuted in the company, and on that occasion Makhachev won by unanimous decision In a very closed fight.
The second duel between the Armenian and Makhachev has already initially closed to head the UFC 311 billboard last January. Nevertheless, Tsarukyan retired at the last moment due to an alleged back injury and the Daguestaní ended up facing Renato Moicano. Since then, it seems that the UFC is penalizing the Armenian applicant and has not wanted to give a new date to combat.
In any case, Khabib is clear that ‘The legend’ is not the option desired by the current champion. “I don’t know what kind of agreements had a topuria with the UFC, but by Islam already gave two opportunities for the title to champions of 145 “explained Nurmagomedov. “On both occasions, Islam won. Now, a third time … let’s imagine that Topuria rises category and gets an opportunity for the title immediately, Islam wins him, then Topuria fights again and loses again. So basically, basically, It is a nobody in 155 “he sentenced.
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