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Ilia Topuria explains why he would turn down a fight against Conor McGregor: "There are bigger fights than him"
Cole Shelton - September 26, 2024
Ilia Topuria says he would turn down a fight against Conor McGregor if the bout got offered. McGregor is the biggest name in the sport and the biggest fight for anyone. However, Topuria thinks the Irishman’s star power has faded which is why he doesn’t want to fight him. Along with that, Topuria believes McGregor stands for alcohol and drugs which is why he doesn’t want to fight him.
VIDEO | Ilia Topuria shows off astonishing boxing speed, technique ahead of UFC 308
Curtis Calhoun - September 23, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria wants to prove to Max Holloway that he’s arguably the best boxer in the promotion in their main event fight next month. Topuria will make his first featherweight title defense against Holloway at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi. He returns to the Octagon after finishing Alexander Volkanovski to earn the belt at UFC 298 in February.
Ilia Topuria moves on from Sean O'Malley following UFC 306: "I’m better than you, so why fight?"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 19, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria says Sean O’Malley has blown a potential super fight with him following UFC 306. O’Malley fell short in his bid for another successful UFC bantamweight title defense at UFC 306. It was a historic event with the UFC making its debut at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The “Suga” show lost the 135-pound gold to Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision.
Max Holloway believes “deep down inside” Ilia Topuria is actually cheering for him ahead of UFC 308: “He’s an odd fella for sure”
Harry Kettle - September 18, 2024
Max Holloway believes Ilia Topuria is actually cheering for him heading into their mammoth UFC 308 collision next month. As we know, Max Holloway is one of the most decorated fighters in UFC history. He has achieved some incredible things throughout the course of his career and next month, he’ll try and pull off another impressive feat.
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley believes Ilia Topuria "needs" him
Harry Kettle - September 14, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley believes that featherweight champ Ilia Topuria “needs” him. Tonight, Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Merab Dvalishvili. It’s set to be an incredibly competitive, entertaining encounter, with many fans and pundits being split down the middle regarding who will get the job done.
Ilia Topuria says Max Holloway, featherweights need a "motorcycle helmet" to survive his power
Curtis Calhoun - September 12, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria believes his upcoming opponents, including Max Holloway, need extra protection to deal with his power. Topuria will make his first featherweight title defense at UFC 308 against Holloway. He returns to the Octagon after finishing Alexander Volkanovski for the belt at UFC 298 in February.
Diego Lopes responds to Ilia Topuria's title shot callout: "If he's saying my name..."
Curtis Calhoun - September 10, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes knows what’s potentially on the line this weekend ahead of the biggest fight of his career. Lopes will face former UFC featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega at UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere. This is the toughest on-paper test of Lopes’s career and could potentially earn him a title shot with a win.
Sean O'Malley's coach explains how Max Holloway can beat Ilia Topuria at UFC 308
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 10, 2024
The coach of UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley thinks Max Holloway has a solid chance of dethroning Ilia Topuria. Holloway is set to challenge Topuria for the UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC 308 on October 26th. Topuria is a betting favorite going into the title fight. Still, fans haven’t forgotten about the spectacular last-minute KO that “Blessed” scored over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300.
Ilia Topuria warns Alexander Volkanovski against accepting backup role at UFC 308: "He wants to get knocked out every year"
Chris Taylor - August 31, 2024
Ilia Topuria has cautioned Alexander Volkanovski against accepting a backup role for upcoming title fight at UFC 308. Topuria (15-0 MMA) is set to defend his featherweight title for the first time against former division champion Max Holloway (26-7 MMA) this coming October in Abu Dhabi.
Aljamain Sterling wonders if Max Holloway can fatigue Ilia Topuria
Harry Kettle - August 30, 2024
Aljamain Sterling believes Max Holloway’s key to potentially beating Ilia Topuria could stem from trying to fatigue the champion. Later this year, Max Holloway will challenge Ilia Topuria for the UFC featherweight championship. He’ll be attempting to win back the belt that was taken from him by Alexander Volkanovski. Topuria, meanwhile, will hope to prove that he is the rightful man to take the title forward.
Video | Joe Rogan gushes over “incredible” footage of Ilia Topuria doing pad work: “The speed man!”
Harry Kettle - August 29, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan couldn’t help but praise Ilia Topuria after seeing some of his recent pad work. As we know, Ilia Topuria is on top of the world right now. After knocking out Alexander Volkanovski, he became the new UFC featherweight champion. Now, it’s all about keeping hold of his crown.
Max Holloway vows to do something special against Ilia Topuria at UFC 308: "Wait until they get to see the outcome"
Cole Shelton - August 27, 2024
Max Holloway plans to do something special to become the featherweight champion again when he takes on Ilia Topuria at UFC 308. Holloway secured a featherweight title shot after he scored a KO win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 to win the BMF title at lightweight. Although it was up a weight class, the Hawaiian cemented himself as a No. 1 contender, but he enters his UFC 308 bout against Topuria as the underdog.
Ilia Topuria excited for brother, Aleksandre's, UFC debut: "People will enjoy his fights"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 25, 2024
UFC Featherweight Champion, Ilia Topuria, believes his own brother could potentially be a better fighter than him. Topuria’s older brother, Aleksandre, has signed with UFC and no one is a bigger supporter than “El Matador.” At this time, an opponent and date have not been revealed for Aleksandre’s UFC debut.
Ilia Topuria says he could beat Max Holloway and Sean O’Malley in the same night: “They both suck”
Harry Kettle - August 23, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria believes he could defeat Max Holloway and Sean O’Malley on the same night. After knocking out Alexander Volkanovski, Ilia Topuria has been on top of the world. He has a new celebrity status, he’s the featherweight king, and he’s ready for the next step in his career. That next step will come in the form of him defending the crown against Max Holloway.
Ilia Topuria confirms the BMF title won’t be up for grabs in fight with Max Holloway at UFC 308: “There’s no way I’m not going to knock him out”
Josh Evanoff - August 21, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria plans on knocking out Max Holloway in October, ‘BMF’ title or not. ‘El Matador’ hasn’t been in the cage since his title clash with Alexander Volkanovski in February. The bout was Ilia Topuria’s first fight for UFC gold, and he made it count. It took less than two rounds for the Spanish fighter to hand ‘The Great’ a knockout loss. In the process, ending Volkanovski’s stranglehold over 145 pounds.
Former MMA champion says Max Holloway is stylistically “a bad matchup” for Ilia Topuria: “That’s going to be his downfall”
Susan Cox - August 9, 2024
Former MMA champion Josh Thomson says Max Holloway is stylistically ‘a bad matchup’ for Ilia Topuria. The undefeated Ilia Topuria (15-0 MMA) is set to defend his UFC featherweight title for the first time against Max Holloway (26-7 MMA) at UFC 308 which takes place on Saturday, October 26th at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Official main card lineup announced for UFC 308: ‘Topuria vs. Holloway’
Susan Cox - August 5, 2024
The official main card lineup has been announced for UFC 308. UFC 308 will take place on Saturday, October 26th at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
REPORT | Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway added to UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi following Islam Makhachev injury
Josh Evanoff - July 29, 2024
According to several reports, UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway will clash in October. ‘El Matador’ has been out of action since his fight for UFC gold earlier this year in February. Facing longtime featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, Ilia Topuria made quick work of the titleholder. The Spanish fighter scored a second-round knockout victory and called out Max Holloway afterward.