Islam Makhachev ’s manager would like to see Ilia Topuria earn his title shot at lightweight. Topuria vacated his UFC featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) previously said he’s not interested in fighting another 145-pounder in Topuria , and his manager agrees. Rizvan Magomedov suggests Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) face one of two top-ranked UFC lightweights to become No. 1 contender.
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