In recent days several members of the Makhachev Islam team have closed the door to a possible fight with Ilia Topuria. As things see, the Hispanic-Georgian has not yet earned the opportunity to fight for the UFC light weight belt.
In this context, Topuria wanted to launch a back message to point out that, if Makhachev does not accept the fight, it is only for fear. “Khabib knows that it is I who will take Islam’s belt. That is the only reason he doesn’t want Islam to fight with me, “he said the ex -champion of the pen weight.
It is true that Ilyia Topuria can constitute a serious challenge for the current 155 -pound champion but, behind these negatives, also A negotiation process can be hidden. It is possible that Makhachev’s strategy is to reject the confrontation until UFC puts the table on the table enough money.
On the other hand, it is also possible that the Daguestaní and his team are delaying their response until seeing the result of the confrontation between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena by The title of the welter weight. If Muhammad wins it is likely that Makhachev stays in the light weight. After all, both are good friends. And, if you lose, then I could make the decision to upload. The style of Della Maddalena, in addition, would come from pearls to Daguestaní.
UFC 315
The welter weight belt will get into play in just a few days. In UFC 315 Muhammad will defend the title for the first time since he became champion last summer. The duel against Della Maddalena will take place On May 10 at the Bell Center in Montreal, Quebec (Canada).
In that evening, by the way, we can also enjoy a Joel Álvarez’s new fight in light weight. Benoît Saint Denis will be measured and it is likely to be the last fight of the Asturian in this category.
