Ilia Topuria e Islam makhachev These are big names in the UFC. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage.
Ilia Topuria demonstrates confidence in the chances of Ian Gary in a possible confrontation against Islam makhachev in the UFC. After dominating Jack Della Maddalena At UFC 322, after winning the welterweight title (up to 77 kg), the Dagestani fighter could make his first title defense against the Irish prospect, a duel that, in the Spaniard's view, has the potential to become complicated for the champion.
In an interview with ESPN, Topuria assessed that Garry has enough attributes to surprise Makhachev. 'El matador' highlighted that the Russian has been knocked out before and suggested that this could happen again, indicating that the Irishman has a real chance of emerging victorious.
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"I see Ian as having a very good chance of beating Islam. We've already seen Islam get knocked out in a fight, so why not a second time?" he said. Ilia Topuria.
Carlos Prates could jump the queue and face Islam Makhachev in the UFC.
Despite the rumors pointing Ian Gary as the next challenger for Islam makhachev, the victory of Carlos Prates about Jack Della Maddalena This may have put the Brazilian in direct contention for the belt. That's because the champion himself reacted to the result and... signaled interest in facing the 'Smoker'.
However, in an exclusive interview with SUPER FIGHTSCristian Nogueira, Prates' coach, considered that if the UFC moves forward with the fight, it would need to be scheduled for the end of the year. According to him, the timing doesn't fit with August, the period indicated in the rumors for Makhachev's return.
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