5 days ago

Islam Makhachev Dismisses Ilia Topuria’s Threat at Welterweight Division

Makhachev downplayed Topuria’s move to 175, saying Michael Morales is “way more dangerous as a puncher” who “puts people to sleep with damn near every shot.” He argued Topuria won’t carry 155 power at 170: “much easier for welterweights to fight” him, with “no danger” if he moves up. Yet Makhachev still wants Topuria on a White House card later this year.