US EditionDaniel Cormier: UFC champ Islam Makhachev is 'not afraid' of Ilia Topuria
- Daniel Cormier stated that Islam Makhachev is not scared of Ilia Topuria, despite speculation about fighters' fears in the octagon.
- Cormier emphasized that both fighters, Makhachev and Justin Gaethje, do not fear Topuria, noting their focus on title fights instead.
- Ilia Topuria announced he will vacate the UFC featherweight title to move to the lightweight division, targeting a title shot.
- Topuria has expressed confidence in securing a lightweight title fight, stating, 'The UFC promised me I’d fight for the belt'.
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A UFC legend predicts one of Topuria's possible fights: "I'd leave him in a coma..."
The question remains unanswered. Ilia Topuria’s next fight remains unknown to all fans. Perhaps only Dana White and the fighter himself know it. Or perhaps, not even them. Since he left the penweight (145 pounds or 65.8 kilos), only questions and very few answers arise. The initial goal was clear, to take the throne of the upper category, that of the light (155 pounds or 70.3 kilos), however, the champion, Islam Makhachev, seems to be slowing ev…
Daniel Cormier: UFC champ Islam Makhachev is 'not afraid' of Ilia Topuria
Daniel Cormier is firing back at the notion that elite lightweight are afraid of Ilia Topuria. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC), who is vacating the UFC featherweight title to move up to the lightweight division, recently said he’s targeting a title shot vs. Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) or a No. 1 contender bout with Charles Oliveira for his next fight. However, he thinks both men want no part of him. UFC Hall of Famer and commentator Cormier…
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