The UFC welter weight champion believes that Makhachev would win to Topuria: “He would end him in the second assault”

After much uncertainty, everything seems to indicate that the fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria It is getting closer. ABC MMA published exclusively that the Hispanic-Georgian Undisputed Light Weight Title (155 pounds or 70, 3 kilos). The interim belt option is ruled out, so it either faces the Russian, or the latter rises to the wélter weight (170 pounds or 77, 1 kilos), leaving its belt vacant. This would make the chosen one Charles Oliveira.

Without a clutch, ABC MMA has also been able to reveal exclusively that the light of the light is in camp, which by dates could indicate that, in effect, it would be in the UFC 317. Thus, all the pieces of the puzzle fit. However, the official confirmation by the UFC is still missing. Even so, the tracks coincide in the same direction. The only thing that could alter the plans is The result of UFC 315something that could change from looks like Makhachev at the last minute and climb to the welter weight.

This same possibility is the one that has delayed all ads. What prevents Khabib’s disciple from looking for his double belt is the current champion of the 170 pounds. It is not for a matter of fear, but of respect and companionship. Belal Muhammad, the holder of the belt, has trained on more than one occasion with the Makhachev team, and both he and Khabib have refused to face.

Muhammad faces this next May 10 against Jack Della Maddalena, if losing, Makhachev would have a free way to ascend, but if the camp has already started the dates point to June. Given the possible lawsuit against the ex -cast of the pen weight, his partner, and in a certain limiting part, Belal Muhammad, has given his prognosis. «I don’t think Topuria is his greatest challenge in the UFC. I think that would end him probably in the second assault», He declared in ‘Submsion Radio’.

In the absence of official confirmation, there is already talk everywhere in the result of this possible clash. And it is not for less. It would undoubtedly be one of the best fights in the history of mixed martial arts (MMA). Ilia Topuria comes from knocking out two historical pen and the company in general. Has all the characteristics of becoming The company’s face In the future. On the other side, Islam Makhachev can boast of being the fighter with more championship defenses in light weight, even more than Khabib. Both They arrive at their bestso if you do not get to celebrate it would be a disappointment for all fans.