Overview

• Topuria knocked down Kyle Forgeard and Aaron ‘Steiny’ Steinberg during a livestream sparring session with the Nelk Boys, showcasing his knockout power.
• On the Full Send Podcast, Dana White confirmed he would immediately book a superfight between Topuria and Islam Makhachev should Makhachev capture the welterweight title.
• Topuria expressed his ambition to box the winner of the September showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, highlighting a bid for a crossover bout.
• Contender Arman Tsarukyan doubled down on his title challenge, tweeting that Topuria should vacate the belt or face him for the lightweight crown.
• Fellow fighters Bryce Mitchell and Renato Moicano praised Topuria’s striking precision and argued he could defeat Makhachev, reinforcing his rise to pound-for-pound No. 1 status.