UFC champ Islam Makhachev declines fight with featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria, prioritizing future goals.

Islam Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion, is not interested in fighting featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, as the match wouldn't contribute to his goal of winning a second belt. Makhachev, who is set to face Arman Tsarukyan in January, believes a fight with Topuria would only highlight he beat a featherweight. He remains open to the fight if necessary but is focused on his next bout.

December 04, 2024
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