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‘Islam vs. Ilia’: Sean O’Malley Names His 2026 Must-See Fight

Asked to pick his must-see bout of 2026, the former bantamweight champ didn’t hesitate: “Islam vs. Ilia, 100%… the fight I want to see the most.” He claimed the matchup would pit Makhachev’s control-heavy style against Topuria’s power striking. However, the lightweight champion Topuria is currently sidelined for personal reasons, and Makhachev holds the welterweight belt, awaiting his first defense.