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Javier Mendez Names Usman and Topuria as Top Options for Islam Makhachev at Welterweight

Makhachev's coach says if he beats Jack Della Maddalena for welterweight gold at UFC 322, Kamaru Usman “probably deserves” the first shot, citing his historic title run and recent win over Joaquin Buckley. He also mentioned Belal Muhammad as an option. For pure buzz, though, Mendez believes a super-fight with featherweight champ Ilia Topuria at 170 would top fans’ wishlists.