Javier Mendez sees Ilia Topuria having a tough time with Islam Makhachev on the ground. After becoming the first fighter to knock out Max Holloway at UFC 308 , featherweight champion Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) continued to express interest in a fight with lightweight champion Makhachev. Topuria is confident that he can submit Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC), but American Kickboxing Academy head coach Mendez thinks it wouldn’t be wise for Topuria to tangle with Makhachev on the ground
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Javier Mendez doesn’t think Ilia Topuria can hang with Islam Makhachev on the ground – MMA Junkie