{"id":25113,"date":"2025-03-03T19:53:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T18:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=25113"},"modified":"2025-03-03T19:53:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T18:53:46","slug":"he-has-the-tools-ex-ufc-champion-gives-his-take-on-potential-islam-makhachev-vs-ilia-topuria-superfight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/he-has-the-tools-ex-ufc-champion-gives-his-take-on-potential-islam-makhachev-vs-ilia-topuria-superfight\/","title":{"rendered":"‘He has the tools’ – Ex-UFC Champion Gives His Take On Potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria Superfight"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fighters climbing weight classes to chase greatness has become a thrilling tradition in the UFC<\/a>. From Conor McGregor’s leap to lightweight to claim his second belt to Daniel Cormier moving up to heavyweight to cement his legacy, these bold moves often create the most compelling storylines in the sport.<\/p>

Now another potential two-division champion quest has fans buzzing with excitement. Former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has set his sights on lightweight gold. He has given up his featherweight belt and jumped permanently to 155.<\/p>

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Dominick Cruz Weighs In<\/h2>

Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz recently shared his thoughts on this potential superfight. Talking to Helen Yee, Cruz believes Topuria has what it takes to dethrone the dominant lightweight king Islam Makhachev.<\/p>

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“He has the tools. It’s keep it on the feet, dictate the range, and keep Makachev on his heels…If you keep Makachev moving back with good striking defense and he’s able to stuff a couple of the takedowns. I think he can get the momentum going in his favor and give himself a really good chance.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>

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