According to the Spanish world champion, a potential matchup to become a double champion would be with the lightweight champion.
The world featherweight champion of the UFC, Leah Topuria (15-0-0), is an undetermined fighter. He did not stop there, even after repeatedly “visualizing” his destiny as champion, defeating Alexander Volkanovski in Anaheim, and winning the title. He targets the past. “I would be happy to see a fighter like Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, Khabib, or Conor McGregor on the roster. Everyone can find a place. Prior to the fight with “The Great,” he declared, “If it’s meant to be, it will be.” said prior to the altercation. And aim for everything after you’ve won.
He gave a detailed account of his possible plans after arriving in Spain. A match in Spain between Sean O’Malley or Conor McGregor and a competitor such as Max Holloway, with BMF on the table. And then number one, pound for pound. Topuria became a member of the Hard Hit list, ranking fifth in that category. But take a look at the king, Islam Makhachev (25-1-0), the UFC’s toughest lightweight champion and current number one.
The fight that would put me closest to the top of the pound-for-pound rankings would be No. 1. I see myself as a double champion, Makhachev ” he explained. It would be a ‘rise’ to 155 pounds and Dagestani would be able to fight champion against champion for the belt. Of course, Islam Makhachev is the big word.
The Russian actually takes Topuria up on his challenge and doesn’t hold anything back. “An additional young boy who speaks. In a statement released by MMAUncesored, he made remarks regarding the Halle-born fighter, saying, “Another little boy that wants to be crushed.” He uses his past experiences to support his position, having twice successfully defended the belt against Alexander Volkanovski, who made a similar attempt to Topuria.
But Makhachev’s life was lived in a different environment. He challenged Volkanovsky, the best boxer in the world at the time, Khabib Nurmagomedov, his mentor, after’stealing’ the belt from Charles Oliveira. went to Australia and prevailed through choice. In an anticipated rematch, they fought again in Abu Dhabi, with Makhachev winning the first round after being kicked in the head. “Volk” had shown up “short notice.” Thus, Topuria will encounter his greatest obstacle to date.
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