Topuria: “Let’s see if instead of knocking out Holloway I have to knock out Tebas because of the Classic schedule”
Ilia Topuria (15-0) sHe joined the press conference with the confidence and tranquility that he always conveys. The weight cut is going well and He looks like a winner next Saturday against Max Holloway (26-7). At his side, a belt that, in his words, he will take back to Spain after the fight at the Etihad Arena.
Before, three days before the big fight, he appeared before the press at the UFC 308 Media Day:
Classic schedule: “Let’s see if instead of knocking out Holloway I have to knock out the person in charge who set the schedule for the Classic on the same day, at the same time as my fight. Javier Tebas? Well, let’s go for Javier Tebas, the next one. To sports lovers who have not been given the opportunity to enjoy these two events. Enjoy what you want and thank you for the support.
Forecast for the Classic: “3-1”
BMF: “The opinion I have is that the BMF (Baddest Mother-fucker) was created for Masvidal. Holloway is not”
Preparation: “I’m ready not for 5 rounds, for 10 forever. I’ll finish it sooner”
Fighter of the Year: “If they give me the best fighter of the year, fine; if not, Alex Pereira is a great fighter.”
Live vs Holloway: “There are differences. The way I dominate the octagon. What evolution have you seen in Holloway? Maybe in striking. That’s what I’m talking about. I can do everything, all the time.”
The American fighter Max Holloway appeared at a press conference this Wednesday and attacked Ilia Topuria’s style.
Boxing: “Calling him the best boxer in the UFC is a shame but he is a great striker with a lot of experience. On Saturday night he will feel something that no rival has presented to him. It will be completely different.”
Future: “There are many predictions but I will do what the UFC wants me to do. If they tell me Islam Makhachev I will see it well. The next defense will be in Madrid.”
There are many predictions but I will do what the UFC wants me to do, the next defense will be in Madrid
I respect: “I always respected Volk. Before or after the fight. I told him that I was just fighting for my dreams. The same goes for Max. I respect him. I learned a lot of things from him, you can tell me that he was a fan… well, who It hasn’t been. I can say that, but now the new generation is coming.”
Will not defend in Australia: “If he’s happy thinking I’ll go to Australia, ok. But that’s not going to happen. If I fight for the title again, it will be in Madrid. I’m not going to fight in Australia in front of your people.”
Neutral territory: “Fighting in front of my people means a lot. It’s the first time that I don’t feel in my territory, but I don’t feel in my rival’s house either. There will be a lot of people from Georgia and Spain. I’m very happy.”
