MOSCOW, February 23 Spanish mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Georgian origin Ilia Topuria, the new champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the featherweight division, announced his intention to fight with the holder of the lightweight belt, Russian Islam Makhachev, reports Marca.
On the night of February 18, Topuria knocked out Alexander Volkanovski and took away Australian belt, which he held for four years.
“»Three fights I would like: Conor McGregor, Max Holloway if he wins The Baddest Motherfucker belt, and Sean O'Malley if he defeats Marlon Vera. However, I I don't want a rematch with Volkanovski — I want to please the fans, and let the Wolf rest. One more fight — and then I will fight Islam Makhachev. There is no doubt that I will become a double champion. I want to fight with Makhachev for the title of the best UFC fighter, regardless of weight categories (P4P). But at the moment I have other plans,” Topuria noted.