Islam Makhachev vs. Ilya Topria? Javier Mendez particulars what must be finished first
Javier Mendez was a visitor on Submission Radio and expressed his perception {that a} win in opposition to somebody like Charles Oliveira would give Ilia Topuria credibility as a light-weight (by way of MMA Junkie).
“Charles is just not a simple combat for anybody. I am somewhat bit in favor of Ilia due to his energy and boxing accuracy,” Mendes advised Submission Radio. “Charles is nice. He is good at every part. He comes on his knees, he comes with this. So you possibly can by no means depend Charles out. There is a purpose why he grew to become world champion. Sure. He is nonetheless an important competitor, and within the fights between him and Armand, he got here near submitting Armand many instances. So you possibly can by no means depend him out. That man continues to be the strongest on the earth. , and will undoubtedly change into a title contender once more within the close to future.
“So as an instance he fights Ilia, and impulsively Charles punches him. After which impulsively he will get a rematch with Charles, which is smart at that time. So let’s examine what occurs. However he is moved up in weight and desires to remain at light-weight. That is a superb step in the proper route in comparison with transferring up after which going again to featherweight. That does not actually assist Islam. So if[Topuria]fights one other light-weight at light-weight, that is OK. I imply, individuals are going to take a look at him like a light-weight. He is a real light-weight.”
Mendes admitted that he has no real interest in watching a match between Makhachev and Topria as issues stand. If “El Matador” decides to maneuver up and places in an important efficiency in opposition to a top-ranked light-weight, he might change his thoughts.
Makhachev has introduced his intention to problem for the UFC welterweight title. If Belal Muhammad stays the welterweight champion by the point Makhachev is able to transfer up, it could possibly be a troublesome job given the truth that they’re coaching collectively. That would open the door to the mega combat Topria has been pursuing.
