Michael Bisping Doubts Islam Makhachev is Afraid of Ilia Topuria Combat
A brand new video has been posted on Michael Bisping’s YouTube channel and within the clip, “The Depend” admitted that Ilia Topuria is enjoying his playing cards proper with the trash speak.
“Ilia Topuria is speaking a number of sh*t there and that’s precisely what you wish to do if you wish to get the battle,” Bisping mentioned.
With that mentioned, Bisping doesn’t consider that Islam Makhachev has an oz of fear in him about probably signing to battle Topuria.
“The fact is, Islam’s not afraid of anyone,” Bisping mentioned. “In fact he’s not, the person is an outstanding champion, a ridiculous fighter, a historic, legendary fighter. [He] defended the belt 4 instances, greater than anyone in historical past and he’s acquired a whole skillset.”
As Bisping talked about, Makhachev set a brand new document for probably the most profitable UFC light-weight title defenses at 4. Topuria solely has one profitable featherweight title protection, however his reputation is on the rise. It additionally helps that he completed two 145-pound legends in Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway.
Rumors have been swirling concerning what’s subsequent for Topuria. Nothing has been made official right now. UFC CEO Dana White lately claimed he has one thing particular deliberate for Makhachev’s subsequent bout. May it’s a brilliant battle in opposition to Topuria? We’ll preserve you posted on what’s subsequent for each males.
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