A UFC legend does not see why Islam Makhachev would come back down to lightweight to fight Ilia Topuria, if he becomes champ at 170.

After Belal Muhammad was dethroned by Jack Della Maddalena, Dagestani star Islam Makhachev had no hesitation moving up a weight class. In pursuit of a second belt, Makhachev vacated his lightweight title. Meanwhile, Spain’s Ilia Topuria — also chasing double-champ status — will now get his shot at lightweight gold this summer.

The ongoing lightweight drama in the UFC has finally come to an end, but not how fans had expected it. The post Islam Makhachev Vacates Lightweight Gold as Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira Headlines UFC 317 for Undisputed Title appeared first on FirstSportz.