With less than a month left until Ilia Topuria defends her UFC featherweight belt against Max Holloway At UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, the Hispanic-Georgian has made a direct from Instagram where he has spoken about various current topics and some possible fights for a future. In the past, Topuria had already acknowledged its intention to upgrade in order to become a double champion, so a fight against Islam Makhachev for the lightweight championship is in his plans in case of beating Holloway.
Ilia gave his first opinion about Holloway, whom he will face next October 26. “Max doesn’t even know what’s in store for him. Poor kid, really. I like him too much to think about what’s going to happen to him. You won’t be able to exchange with me, because you will get what you really need: “Let them put their nose in its place”he stated through said direct. Both fighters they know how to speak well on camera to sell their fights well, so every week they star a new crossing of statements that does not leave anyone indifferent.
Not on the street because I will have to pay his medical bills
He was later asked if I would fight again at lightweight, which led to an opinion about Khabib’s cousin, who has never closed the door to Topuria for a fight that would be a media and sporting success. “Islam is a great fighter. Sometimes it talks too much… but We can always solve it in the octagon. Not on the street because I will have to pay his medical bills.”
Islam Makhachev with his cousin Usman Nurmagomedov.
The Nurmagomedovs respond
The response of the Nurmagomedov family it has not been long in coming, ya que Usman Nurmagomedov –Bellator lightweight champion and cousin of Khabib and Islam – has come forward to attack Topuria and silence in this way his words about his family. As Khabib confirmed in recent statements, the Russians’ plan is hold off Makhachev as champion a few more defenses and pass the baton to Usman, who I would make the jump from Bellator to the UFC to continue the family legacy.
How many times have you fought in the street, European boy?
In response to Topuria’s words, Usman referred to that fame which Khabib has always talked about that in his childhood They fought constantly in the street. “How many times have you fought in the street, European boy?” he snapped. In this way, not only does it follow expanding the plot between Islam and Ilia, but the door of a p opensPossible fight between the Hispanic-Georgian and Usman looking to the future, when he makes the leap to the company.
