Shon Strickland or Hamzat Chimaev?

Ilya Topuria has stated his desire to face either Shon Strickland or Hamzat Chimaev in his next bout, and is confident of emerging victorious. Following his successful performances in recent fights, Topuria is optimistic about defeating his opponents with convincing scores.

According to Topuria, he would prefer to fight Strickland or Chimaev, as both are considered to be very strong opponents. However, he emphasized that his main goal remains to win and consolidate his position in the UFC championship.