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The UFC featherweight champion is ready to lock horns with the UFC lightweight champion. Apparently, Ilia Topuria feels Islam Makhachev is a little too vocal and would love to settle verbal banters inside the octagon. Ilia has striking but is his grappling solid enough to wipe off the lightweight champion who is known for his solid ground game? That’s a million-dollar question.
It is a possible fight for the future but for now, both individuals are meant to make an appearance inside the octagon.
Ilia Topuria says he'd be down to fight Islam Makhachev
"[Islam] is a great fighter. Sometimes he talks too much...
Topuria on fighting the lightweight champion
In a recent interview, Topuria shared his thoughts on facing Islam Makhachev.
"Islam is a great fighter. Sometimes he talks too much. But we can always resolve it in the octagon. Not in the streets because I'll have to pay for his medical bills".
Usman Nurmagomedov defends his cousin
Usman Nurmagomedov @Usmannmgdv was quick to respond to the UFC featherweight champion's remarks about his friend and sparring partner Islam Makhachev @MAKHACHEVMMA.
Usman asked if Ilia Topuria @Topuriailia has ever fought on the streets in his Instagram stories.
pic.twitter.com/w1wg3PVYng — Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) October 3, 2024
Ilia ready to surprise Max Holloway
Ilia Topuria was throwing shots at Max Holloway during his IG live
"Max doesn't even know what awaits him...
Poor guy, really. I like him too much for what's going to happen to him...
He's not going to be able to exchange with me, because he's going to get what he really… pic.twitter.com/WXkvdsNBXt — Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) October 3, 2024
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