Ilia Topuria has thrown his hat in the ring for a potential showdown with Conor McGregor. Learn more about Topuria’s rise in the UFC and his upcoming title fight against Alexander Volkanovski.
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Ilia Topuria, the undefeated UFC featherweight contender, has expressed his interest in a fight against Conor McGregor. McGregor, who has been absent from the Octagon since his loss to Dustin Poirier, recently teased a big announcement for New Year’s Day. Topuria, although not on the shortlist of potential opponents, took to social media to throw his name into the mix. Currently preparing for his first shot at a world title against Alexander Volkanovski, Topuria’s chances of facing McGregor could improve with an impressive victory. However, he remains focused on the task at hand and acknowledges the challenge of going up against one of the greatest fighters in UFC history.
Ilia Topuria Eyes McGregor Showdown
Undefeated UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria has officially entered the Conor McGregor sweepstakes. McGregor has been absent from the Octagon after suffering a devastating loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting McGregor’s return to the cage.
McGregor recently hinted at a major announcement on New Year’s Day, fueling speculation about his highly anticipated comeback in combat sports. While McGregor is expected to face Michael Chandler in 2024, no official announcement has been made yet, leaving room for other potential opponents.
Ilia Topuria, a rising star in the UFC, took to social media to express his interest in a fight with McGregor. Despite not being on the shortlist of potential opponents, Topuria boldly tweeted, ‘Topuria vs McGregor #ufcspain.’
Topuria’s Path to a McGregor Fight
Currently, Ilia Topuria is preparing for his first shot at a world title as he gears up to face reigning featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. The highly anticipated bout will headline UFC 298 on February 17 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
With an impressive record of 14 straight victories, including six wins in the UFC, Topuria has established himself as a top contender in the featherweight division. His most recent triumph was a dominant unanimous decision victory over former interim title challenger Josh Emmett in June.
While Topuria’s chances of securing a fight with McGregor depend on his performance against Volkanovski, he remains focused on the task at hand and acknowledges the challenge of facing one of the pound-for-pound greatest fighters in UFC history.
