AKA head coach Javier Mendez stated that a potential fight between Islam Mahachev and Ilia Topuria is entirely in the UFC's hands. Mendez emphasized that the promotion controls whether the bout happens, not the fighters. Both Mahachev and Topuria have publicly expressed their desire to face each other. Mendez believes this matchup would be the most important fight of the year if the UFC chooses to make it. The statement adds pressure on the promotion to book what would be a massive champion versus champion superfight.
