Rival practically confirmed for Ilia Topuria (15-0-0). Or so the current featherweight champion declared during his visit to ‘El Hormiguero’ this past Wednesday: “The next fight will be with Holloway.” ANDThe Hispanic-Georgian ‘made official’ what would be his first defense for the title… although there is still no confirmation from the UFC, as MARCA has been able to confirm. A previous step that, for now, seems to be being resolved.
The next fight will be with Holloway
Ilia Topuria
Max “Blessed” Holloway (26-7-0) is the chosen one. The current BMF champion who, however, remains to be seen if he puts this belt into play. That of the “Baddest Motherf..” (“The most son of a b…”), a symbolic title that the UFC invented parallel to the divisions and weight categories.
“The next fight will be with Holloway. It has been difficult for him to accept the challenge but it is clear that he is achieving it. Wherever, whenever, whatever weight… You choose how you want it to end, don’t forget the pillow for when I put you to sleep”, were the words of Ilia Topuria after Pablo Motos’ question.
It has been difficult for him to accept the challenge but it is clear that he is achieving it. Wherever, whenever, whatever the weight… you choose how you want it to finish
Ilia Topuria
Hours before, on social networks, Ilia had already sent him a direct message: “As I have said many times before, I will be the first to knock out Holloway. Let’s make this simple: Do you want to fight? If the answer is yes, there is nothing more to discuss. “Bring my belt and your pillow.”
And later, Holloway responded to Topuria’s initial tweet: “Bro, you’re the one making this hard. Ennnnooouuggghhhh ya hahaha. I’ll “bring you the belt” The Bitching Mother Fcker. Now all you’re doing is putting words together. You’re spiraling.”
Therefore, In the absence of the definitive OK from the UFC, it seems that the most anticipated fight will take place… although it remains to be seen whether with two belts at stake or not. Ortega and Volkanovski, the other options to face Topuria, will have to wait.
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