Two-division ONE champion Anatoly Malykhin gave an exclusive comment to Telecomasia.net about Usman Nurmagomedov’s claim. Earlier, Usman said Ilia Topuria is not the world’s best lightweight. Nurmagomedov holds the PFL title, while the Georgian fighter is the UFC champion at 70 kg.
Anatoly Malykhin exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport
Every athlete should call themselves the best. Or else why come into this sport? What will happen if Topuria and Nurmagomedov fight? We will only know who is better after their fight. Both lightweights are highly skilled. Whoever imposes their style and controls the fight’s pace will win.
Usman Nurmagomedov said that if he beats Paul Hughes in a rematch on October 3 at the PFL event in Dubai (UAE), he will become the world’s best lightweight. The Russian has 19 wins and no losses; one fight was ruled a no-contest. Ilia Topuria’s record stands at 17 wins and no losses.
