Ilia Topuria has not given up on fighting Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria says he has not given up on fighting Islam Makhachev. He plans to knock out Paddy Pimblett first and then hold a superfight with Makhachev. The photo attached to the post shows the two fighters facing each other.

Topuria is ranked No. 1 in the UFC lightweight division and No. 5 in the pound-for-pound rankings. Pimblett also competes at lightweight and is ranked No. 5 in the UFC division. Makhachev is ranked No. 1 in the pound-for-pound rankings.