Islam Makhachev has as soon as once more acknowledged an curiosity in dealing with Ilia Topuria on the UFC White Home.
Because the announcement of the White Home card, there was a lot hypothesis as to who can be chosen to signify the corporate on the grandest stage of all. With rumors suggesting there could also be solely six or seven fights on the night time, not everybody will get their want to compete within the capital, with President Donald Trump and different important American figures in attendance.
After Dana White ensured the best card in UFC historical past for June 14, followers have been met with a swarm of their favourite fighters lobbying to be one of many treasured few known as upon by the promotion.
Amid the rumored fighters set to characteristic on the present, Islam Makhachev could possibly be considered one of them. Having not fought since capturing the UFC welterweight title in November, Makhachev is able to put his 170 lbs throne on the road.
„In my division, [there are] lots of contenders who deserve the title combat,“ Makhachev stated. „UFC simply has to present me a brand new goal. That is it. I am simply ready.“
With Ilia Topuria now anticipated to return sooner reasonably than later, all indicators level towards him being a giant inclusion to the White Home card.
Expectations about Topuria’s subsequent opponent are dividing the fan base. Some contemplate a title unification bout in opposition to Justin Gaethje the plain alternative for the Georgian, whereas others, together with Islam Makhachev himself, need ‚El Matador‘ to dare to be nice once more by shifting to a 3rd division in quest of extra championship success.
„I like this concept, if the UFC need,“ Makhachev stated, confirming his curiosity within the Topuria conflict. „I do know lots of MMA followers need this combat. I am prepared.“
„Yeah, [the White House] is among the arenas the place, possibly, I am gonna combat subsequent. We’ve got the Ramadan month, the place I am not gonna practice for one month. After that, I’ll slowly start my coaching camp, and I can be prepared. The White Home or different dates, I can be prepared.“
Islam Makhachev says he likes the concept of preventing Ilia Topuria on the White Home 👀“I like this concept, if UFC desires… I’m prepared.”(by way of @telegrafrs) pic.twitter.com/fLzBu4x7GZ
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