Who should Ilia Topuria fight next?

[Takes Two To Tango]

Obviously the UFC wants to do the Volk rematch. But I think most here are not inclined to seeing them fight again this soon.

So who do you guys want to see Topuria fight next?

I believe this is the man.

 

[Edward Henry Greb]

Topuria beats them all.

Lopes has the best chance, but has wilted by the 3rd in his last two fights.

He can't wilt, ever, against Ilia.

I think a motivated Dan Ige (not coming right off the couch) would have finished Diego Lopes had their recent fight been a 5-rounder ... and a well-prepared Ige has the experience + grit to be a bigger threat to Topuria than Lopes too, imo.
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[dipstickjimmy]

I voted Yair! Reason is whoever put Yair on this list is insane so I assume if I don't vote Yair they will hunt me down and find me. Good luck to all those who choosing something that seems to make much more sense.

 

[Sycho Sid]

Boring fighter, but Evloev would probably deserve it if he beats Sterling convincingly.

 

[ElLunico]

Yair would be the most difficult fight for him at FW but based on rankings should be Lopes.

 

[Subline]

Yair would be the most difficult fight for him at FW but based on rankings should be Lopes.

Yair would get mauled on the ground

 

[jx820]

I don't see anyone at FW beating him.

I think Movsar Evloev and Diego Lopes are the clear front runners for next shot. If Evloev beats Sterling I think he should get it (though it's concerning that he'll take damned near a year between fights). If Ilia wants a fast turn around then Lopes is in the best position.

 

[sdpdude9]

Lopes or Evloev/Sterling winner.

 

[AmericanMMA]

Paddy the Baddy

 

[moosaev]

I voted Lopes, but putting Yair in the poll instead of Evloev is just childish. Shertards are overly emotional when it comes to the Russian muslim fighters lol, you might not like them but give them their credit.

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

• Aljamain Sterling
• Paddy Pimblett
• Islam Makhachev
• Belal Muhammad

And he'll KO all 4, becoming my favorite fighter of the modern era.

 

[BJJ4Tone]

Hold up.....
This mother fucker made a poll as to who Ilia should fight next and he put Yair Rodrigues and DIDN'T put Movsar Evloev....
THE OOOOONLY person that Ilia should be fighting next....


Jeeeeeeeeeesus Christ.....

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Hold up.....
This mother fucker made a poll as to who Ilia should fight next and he put Yair Rodrigues and DIDN'T put Movsar Evloev....
THE OOOOONLY person that Ilia should be fighting next....


Jeeeeeeeeeesus Christ.....

Evloev, is fighting in december. So we don't know if he wins or not. That's why I didn't put him on.

 

[SeanWRT]

Wish only Topuria is 5% bigger…

 

[BJJ4Tone]

Evloev, is fighting in december. So we don't know if he wins or not. That's why I didn't put him on.

Fair enough, but why not put "Evloev/Sterling" instead of Yair Rodriguez?
Dude is coming off of 2 straight losses and is 2-3 in his last 5.

 

[Snake Fist]

Poririer for the BMF at 155.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Fair enough, but why not put "Evloev/Sterling" instead of Yair Rodriguez?
Dude is coming off of 2 straight losses and is 2-3 in his last 5.

True I should have did that. I'll put them on now. Thanks.

 

[BJJ4Tone]

True I should have did that. I'll put them on now. Thanks.

 

[Dandy Chiggins]

Makes you realize how weak FW is these days. Used to be one of the more exciting weight classes.

 

[Oscar Madison]

Topuria broke Legends Volk and Max -- and I was a sorrowful man, but he did that.

So, this is striking when the Iron is Hot.

"It's Time" for Islam.

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And I would've rioted last week if they scheduled this match up -- but you can't ignore that HIGH LEVEL OF SUCCESS.

Georgian v. Russian

Ilia v. Team Khabib