UFC veteran Chael Sonnen is heavily on who the top candidate is due to Ilia Topria’s lightweight title, as the number one candidate remains unknown in the competitive landscape of the lightweight division.
“Justin Getteje, Ahman Tsarkian, and Buddy Paddy. What do they have in common? Well, a few things. They all want to fight against Ilia for the Ilia and the World Championships. They will all fight against Islam. They will all fight against Charles Oliveira. To fight for the belt.”
“Justin Guettege has filed his case to the point that he stands out – he’s digging in. Whatever question we should do with £155, it’s this one’s debut. The right answer to the £155 question is that you’re never bad at all.
“I know who it should be: Ahman Zarkian. I know why it’s not Ahman Zarkian. And so are you. Something happened. Ahman had a match. Like a punishment – beyond Ahman.”
Ilia Topuria carries an invincible aura that Conor McGregor has never seen in Prime, and while all three options are appealing to fans, “The Bad Guy” is right to choose Arman Tsarukyan.
Regardless of who he is facing, Ilia Topria is still a favorite.
The incredible rise of the UFC in Ilia Topuria’s childhood is a feat recorded in MMA history books. He still has time to create even greater legacy than he has. And regardless of who he is facing, the world patiently awaits the next move of the legend of the young Spanish Georgian.