Ilia Topuria Expects Makhachev Loss to Send Him Back to Dagestan

Ilia Topuria Asks Islam Makhachev to Go 'Sheep Herding in Dagestan' if Welterweight Dreams Fail

When divisions overlap and champions migrate between weight classes, the entire matchmaking board can be redrawn in a single night. The post Ilia Topuria Asks Islam Makhachev to Go ‘Sheep Herding in Dagestan’ if Welterweight Dreams Fail appeared first on FirstSportz.

Ilia Topuria Expects Makhachev Loss to Send Him Back to Dagestan

Ilia Topuria suggested that a loss for Islam Makhachev in his upcoming welterweight title fight would send him back to Dagestan to herd sheep. Topuria is eager to challenge Makhachev, indicating he would pursue him across weight divisions if Makhachev wins. Topuria is known for his striking power and grappling skills, while Makhachev has proved himself as an elite fighter, famously submitting Charles Oliveira. The potential fight between Makhach…

Ilia Says A Loss Will Send Makhachev Back To Dagestan"sheep"

Ilia Topuria was speaking with members of the foreign media regarding Islam Makhachev’s future if he were to lose his upcoming welterweight title shot. When asked, “Would you prefer to fight Islam coming off a loss or Tsarukyan off a win?” the champion replied, “If Islam loses, he goes back to Dagestan to farm and continue shepherding his sheep. But if he wins, I’ll definitely move up. One hundred percent.” ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTO…