Jorge Masvidal strongly backs Ilia Topuria to win

Former UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal has spoken highly of Ilia Topuria, expressing confidence in him for a potential fight against Islam Makhachev. Although the match is not officially confirmed, it has become a popular topic in the MMA community. Masvidal, who has trained with Topuria, believes he has the skills to win. Masvidal praised Topuria's ground game, noting that he has faced tough opponents before. "One mistake, and they give up," Masvidal said during an interview. Some critics doubt Topuria's ability to compete with Makhachev, but Masvidal argues that Topuria has a strong foundation in wrestling. Topuria has hinted he could take on Makhachev himself, which adds to the excitement surrounding the potential fight. UFC President Dana White mentioned that news about Topuria's next fight would be announced soon. In the meantime, there are ongoing rumors about Masvidal possibly returning to the UFC. He previously retired after a series of fights, including two against Kamaru Usman. However, he expressed a desire to come back for an event in Miami later this year. Masvidal has not been inactive during his retirement. He has participated in boxing, although he lost his last match on points. Additionally, he has started his own promotion called "Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA." As for Topuria, Masvidal continues to support his journey in the sport.