Arman Tsarukyan doesn’t think Islam Makhachev would be a mismatch for Ilia Topuria.
Makhachev (28-1) moved up a weight class to challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title at UFC 322 last weekend. Makhachev dominated Maddalena (18-3) on the ground for five rounds to earn a unanimous decision victory. Topuria was originally chasing a lightweight title shot against Makhachev. After Makhachev’s dominant performance against Maddalena, many believe the Dagestani will be a mismatch for Topuria in a potential welterweight matchup.
A Heavier Hitter
However, Tsarukyan believes Topuria poses a much bigger threat to Makhachev than Maddalena.