UFC Real or Not: Title-shot stakes this weekend? Topuria for Fighter of the Year?

Real: Title shot stakes this weekend

There are two clear frontrunners for the next shot at Alexander Volkanovski’s title: No. 1-ranked Max Holloway and No. 2-ranked Islam Makhachev.

Holloway is the former featherweight champion who has won three straight fights since losing his title to Volkanovski in 2019.

Makhachev is a rising star who has won nine straight fights, including a first-round submission win over Dan Hooker in his last outing.

Both Holloway and Makhachev are deserving of a title shot, but Volkanovski has said that he wants to fight the winner of their fight.

So, the stakes are high for both men this weekend.

The winner will likely earn a title shot, while the loser will have to wait for another opportunity.

Ilia Topuria has quickly become one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC.

The 25-year-old Georgian has won all six of his fights in the UFC, including four finishes.

Topuria’s most recent win was a first-round submission win over Ryan Hall at UFC 264.

The win was so impressive that many people are calling for Topuria to be considered for Fighter of the Year.

Topuria is still relatively new to the UFC, but he has all the tools to be a champion.

He is a well-rounded fighter with excellent striking and grappling skills.

If Topuria continues to win, he could be one of the best fighters in the UFC within the next few years.