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News, Blog and GuidesThe Spanish-Georgian fighter said in an interview with Ariel Helwani that he hopes to defend his title at the end of summer, eyeing UFC 306 in Las Vegas
Cristina ParraCriistinaparra_Fidel RubioUpdate: Apr 18th, 2024 07:53 EDT0
Everyone is waiting for Ilia Topuria’s return to the octagon. After Max Holloway knocked out Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 and called out the Spanish-Georgian as his next opponent, the hype is huge. El Matador revealed in an interview that he is “ready to fight in August, September, or October,” and that he’s willing to return at UFC 306 in Las Vegas.
“Whenever, I’m always in shape, always ready”, Topuria said about his return to the cage in an interview with MMA journalist Ariel Helwani. El Matador knocked out Alexander Volkanovski, considered the best UFC featherweight fighter ever and former pound-for-pound No. 1 mixed martial artist. Topuria defeated him in the second round to take his belt and reach greatness in the company very fast. With everyone watching his steps, he has given some hints about his next plans.
Conor McGregor and Sean O’Malley were two of the candidates to fight Topuria, but the one who seems to be the chosen one is Max Holloway. The Hawaiian was already on Topuria’s list, but his brutal knockout at UFC 300 put him in the first spot of candidates to take on El Matador. Holloway was the featherweight champion until Volkanovski beat him three times and took his belt. Now he is the BMF champion, another accomplishment in his career.
Ilia Topuria's message to Max Holloway.#TheMMAHour pic.twitter.com/o4MniV00Yr
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