Javier Mendez says Islam vs Topuria would be 'most important fight this year'

AKA head coach Javier Mendez addressed the potential matchup between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria, emphasizing that the UFC controls whether it happens. According to Mendez, both fighters have publicly expressed their desire to face each other. He believes such a bout would be the most important fight of the year if the promotion decides to book it. The post suggests this high-profile clash remains in the hands of UFC matchmakers rather than the athletes themselves.