Javier Mendez Doesn’t Assume Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria is the Play
In an interview with MMAJunkie.com‘s Danny Segura, Javier Mendez shared his perception that Ilia Topuria has some work to do earlier than he can compete for double-champion standing.
“(Ilia) is a good fighter, and he’s been doing effectively, however he (Makhachev) doesn’t must struggle him,” Mendez stated. “That’s my opinion. I believe Tsarukyan is a more sensible choice. That’s what I believe. Ilia must do extra in his weight class. He desires to go up in weight and problem for a second belt, however we need to do the identical. And what occurred? The UFC didn’t allow us to. We wished to, however they informed us to defend. What UFC tells us to do, that’s what we have now to do. It doesn’t matter what you say, what we are saying, what Ilia says. What issues is what the UFC desires.”
Makhachev’s rapid focus is on Dustin Poirier. The 2 will collide for Islam’s UFC Light-weight Championship in the primary occasion of UFC 302 this Saturday evening. The matchup shall be held contained in the Prudential Heart in Newark, New Jersey. Preserve it locked on BJPenn.com for reside protection.