Islam Makhachev, a UFC lightweight contender, has been vocal about his confidence and readiness to face top contenders in the division. Deontay Wilder, a boxer, has expressed his plans for future fights, including a contract with Saudi Arabia for multiple fights and a desire to fight the winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk. Francis Ngannou, a mixed martial artist, has shown interest in fighting in both boxing and mixed martial arts, including potential matchups with Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua. There is speculation about a potential 'mixed rules' bout between Ngannou and Wilder. Makhachev's coach has mentioned potential future opponents for Makhachev, including Justin Gaethje or Charles Oliveira.
Wilder: Ngannou's Performance With Fury Made Our Fight Even Bigger https://t.co/v4DyoLislk https://t.co/kQtfYcGu8S
Deontay Wilder Brushes Off Retirement Talk: I’m Young; I Haven’t Had Much Damage on Me https://t.co/8VDRge21gb https://t.co/tf4taIXVBv
Speculation grows for Ngannou-Wilder 'mixed rules' bout | https://t.co/vcCpI7zixE https://t.co/eo1CvR3tNp
Islam Makhachev's coach: Arman Tsarukyan impressive, but Justin Gaethje or Charles Oliveira likely next https://t.co/SFuAGucgpD https://t.co/UfoL5oNzDv
Francis Ngannou open to Anthony Joshua fights in boxing or mixed rules Full story: https://t.co/6B9k38GsCY https://t.co/SW1f4OPPFT
Deontay Wilder Slams Anthony Joshua, Accuses Him of Deceiving Public https://t.co/XsN7LUCwAo https://t.co/qzoIMFoj95
Francis Ngannou open to Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua fights in boxing or mixed rules: ‘I’m the one that can go everywhere’ https://t.co/5y07fG01GW
Islam Makhachev is unthreatened by the current crop of UFC lightweight contenders ☝️ https://t.co/KyCutSLHWB
Deontay Wilder says he wants to fight winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk More here 👇 https://t.co/3PfpY7u0bQ
Francis Ngannou explained MMA to Shannon Sharpe https://t.co/7uTMzMzvQf
Deontay Wilder Says His Contract With Saudi Arabia Is For ‘Next Few Fights’ https://t.co/eYNjlaaJ7G https://t.co/roJiCqthZB
The UFC doctors explaining what happens once you feel Islam Makhachev’s power https://t.co/fVldOKVTEY
Islam Makhachev has a message for the Top 5 lightweights https://t.co/xWzTdovuLA
The champ says he's levels above the top UFC lightweights 😤 (h/t @MAKHACHEVMMA) https://t.co/I4SKLeqnlp
Islam Makhachev has sent a message to the top contenders at lightweight 🤫 https://t.co/cwCUtoF064