Mokaev: There is a way to take the Makhachev-Topuria fight to an epic level

There are heated discussions in the UFC world about a new super fight. British MMA star Muhammad Mokaev has proposed a way to make the potential clash between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria even more massive and historically significant.

"If he just beats him — it won’t be exciting"

"If Islam beats Topuria now, people will just say he defeated someone from a lower weight class. But if Makhachev becomes champion in welterweight, and Topuria beats Charles Oliveira, then the importance of this fight will double. That’s the kind of matchup I want to see," Mokaev said.

Makhachev changed weight class

It should also be noted that Islam Makhachev recently officially relinquished his lightweight belt and announced that he will continue his career in the welterweight division. Following this, the UFC management announced a fight between Topuria and Charles Oliveira for the vacant title.

The path to an epic fight is opening

If the scenario above becomes reality — that is, Makhachev and Topuria become champions in their respective weight divisions — their bout could become one of the most spectacular super fights in UFC history. In that case, the event would attract not only the sports community but a wider global audience.

In conclusion, Muhammad Mokaev’s idea can be seen as a potential new strategic direction for the UFC. If the organization supports this idea, the Makhachev vs. Topuria fight will reach a new level, and fans will eagerly await the next “mega showdown” in MMA history. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!