Khabib downplays the Jon Jones vs. Poatan fight and points to the biggest fight the UFC can promote.

Khabib Nurmagomedov He is a former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/khabib_nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov He has a clear opinion on what the biggest fight the UFC can offer right now would be. While most fans and experts point to... discussion panel across Jon Jones e Alex Poatán As the main event of the competition, the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg) has other names in mind.

In an interview with the 'Weighing In' channel, Khabib stated that the possible confrontation between Islam makhachev e Ilia Topuria This represents the greatest spectacle that the UFC can currently offer. In the former champion's view, the duel between the two rising champions surpasses even the expectations surrounding a potential superfight between them. Jon Jones e Alex Poatánwhich, although important, would not have the same weight or relevance at the moment.

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“I think Islam vs. Topuria is the biggest fight right now, not Jones vs. Poatan. It’s still an important fight, but not at that level,” he said. Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Despite the Russian's opinion, a Makhachev vs. Topuria fight wouldn't be simple. This is because the Dagestani fighter recently relinquished his lightweight title to attempt a double championship in the welterweight division (up to 77kg). Jon Jones e Alex Poatán They face a similar dilemma, since the American is retired as a heavyweight, while the Brazilian is the current light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg).