Speaking with EuroSport, Topuria was asked about not fighting Makhachev in his first lightweight championship opportunity. “He’s the biggest hypocrite I’ve ever seen in my l

For quite some time, several MMA fans have been demanding to see a showdown between former UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev and former UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria. But it seems like those fans will have to wait a bit longer as UFC CEO Dana White recently announced that Makhachev will vacate his championship title to move up to welterweight and challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the throne.