Ilia Topuria, the former UFC featherweight champion, has announced his desired timeframe for a fight against Islam Makhachev, the current lightweight champion.
Topuria stated his preference for a summer fight but indicated readiness for a championship bout in the fall if summer doesn`t materialize. He emphasized that he is not considering other options.
It is worth noting that Topuria previously vacated his featherweight title to move up to the lightweight division.
