Superfight Between Makhachev and Topuria Debated

The potential superfight between UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria and UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev is stirring debate within the MMA community. Topuria, who has only defended his featherweight title once, aims to move up to lightweight to challenge Makhachev, hoping to become a two-division champion. However, some, like Paddy Pimblett, argue that Topuria hasn't earned the fight yet, citing his limited title defenses and lack of star power akin to Conor McGregor. Meanwhile, UFC commentator Joe Rogan supports the idea of this matchup, emphasizing the excitement and commercial appeal over title defenses. Despite Makhachev's hesitance due to Topuria's single title defense, both fighters have expressed interest in the potential bout, which could become one of the most significant events in UFC history.