Dustin Poirier believes Ilia Topuria has the skills to beat Islam Makhachev – but maybe not the size. UFC featherweight champion Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is eager to move up a weight class and challenge lightweight champ Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC). Makhachev is not interested in defending his title against another 145 pounder , but Topuria’s dominance has many thinking he has a solid shot – including Poirier. Poirier’s most recent fight came in a fifth-round submission loss to Makhachev at UFC 302 , and he thinks Topuria might not have the size to deal with Makhachev’s grappling. “He definitely does have a shot,” Poirier told Sports Illustrated of Topuria vs.
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Dustin Poirier torn on Ilia Topuria’s chances in potential Islam Makhachev superfight – MMA Junkie