Aljamain Sterling breaks down the potential Ilia | MMA News
When featherweight champion Ilia Topuria determined to vacate the championship and transfer up to the light-weight division, a matchup in opposition to light-weight titleholder Islam Makhachev turned a risk.
A struggle between the two would pit the prime pound-for-pound fighter in the world in opposition to the No. 4 ranked pound-for-pound fighter. It will put Makhachev’s 27-1 report in opposition to Topuria’s flawless 16-0 resume.
Former featherweight champion Aljamain Sterling believes it is ‘it’s extremely doable’ that Topuria may defeat Makhachev. “It would be madness, but it’s very possible,” Sterling stated on his YouTube channel.
“I will say, the speed advantage, Ilia Topuria. Boxing speed, boxing punches, Ilia Topuria. Calf kicks, which is a very dangerous weapon, I think Ilia Topuria uses those way better than Islam Makhachev. I don’t think Makhachev really throws kicks, like calf kicks, or leg kicks,” Sterling continued.
“Wrestling, control and submissions, I’m going to lean towards Islam Makhachev. Fight IQ, that’s hard. Both guys are really, really good. I think they’re neck and neck. It’s hard for me to pick. I’ve seen both guys make adjustments in fights. Strength, I’m going towards Islam. Cardio, Islam cuts so much weight that he gets tired in the later rounds.”
“It’s a very interesting fight. Hopefully it gets made,” Sterling added. “I don’t have a prediction for this one. I think it’s going to be a great fight. That’s my prediction.”
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