The Category of Category Islam Makhachev (27-1) Wélter weight has generated many criticism because a short -term fight between him and Iliary Top (16-0). However, the still lightweight champion has affirmed by active and passive that he has not changed his division as long as flee of 'El Matador', but for a matter of legacy. This theory has reaffirmed it Javier Mendezhis coach, who has recognized that Khabib's best friend Nurmagomedov had this decision in mind long before Topuria decided climb to light weight.
“Go for the welter weight title I was already in our sights Long before Topuria was known, “said Makhachev coach in an interview with 'Submsion Radio'. The Daguestaní never has fought for money, but for doing historyand for this he knows that he has to try to get the double belt. The only reason why Islam did not go up before category was because the champion was Belal Muhammadfriend and partner of 'Training Camp'.
However, the Palestinian fighter He lost his belt of the 170 pounds last UFC 315 before Maddalena jack. As the same recognized Or Abdelasiz -Makhachev Mass-, in case Muhammad had defended his belt, Makhachev would have faced Topuria, but but fate did not want That's the case. Now that he has a free way to upload division, Daguestaní's fighter will face Jack Della Maddalena At the end of the year with the intention of making history at the UFC.
En El Montaje, Ilia Topuria e islam makhachev.
क्या Habrá un Topuria vs Makhachev?
Obviously, the question that everyone is asked is whether in the future Makhachev and Topuria could See the faces. The answer, for the moment, is a unknown. Ilia has said that her intention is to make Some defense In light weight in case you get the belt, while the Makhachev team has not ruled out that Daguestaníí Get down to light weight to get the two belts simultaneously. Without a doubt, this fight would be the largest media and economical interest For both.
However, there is also the case that Makhachev prefers keep in wéter weight, which would complicate the fight taking into account that Javier Mendez himself has recognized that the Russian fighter has some left Three years of career. Even so, not everything would be lost, since Topuria has said more than once that his dream would be to be Triple champion of the UFC, something that nobody has achieved.
Therefore, if 'the matador' continues to win, Get the belt lightweight and defends it successfully, there is the possibility that Raise to wélter weight. The key to all this is that both fighters continue to transform every fight they make in Victoria, and from there The future will say If their paths are running.
