Javier Mendez says UFC controls potential Makhachev vs Topuria fight

Javier Mendez commented on the possibility of a fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. According to Mendez, the UFC has complete control over whether this bout happens. He stated that both fighters 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 decision rests entirely with the promotion rather than the fighters themselves.