Ilia Topuria to MARCA: "Makhachev is scared. If I was as short as he says..."

t seems clear that everyone wants to see a fight between and ...

except for the Dagestani fighter himself. to have a more comfortable and natural weight cut, but the Russian continues to dodge a clash with his 145-pound counterpart. However, not everything is said.



.. and not everything goes through Makhachev.

about why Islam was avoiding the duel. The 'Matador', present at WOW 16, spoke to the press before his triumphant entrance in Miribilla. But he didn't stop there.

He said more. "It's like it's always an easy fight until they put your name on the contract. So.

.. we all know that.

Get up there (welterweight), it's OK," added Topuria. The next question was a must: replied 'El Matador'. And finally, another clear question given how the conversation and rumors about the future of Ilia and Islam were evolving.

"I want to fight at 155. I don't really need Islam's name. It's not like he's anything special.

.. if he stays to fight me obviously it's an exciting fight for the whole audience and if not, we'll build our future," he explained.

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