Ilia Topuria has taken another step in his UFC career by knocking out Max Hollowaya true giant of the sport, in his first defense of the belt. This victory, which puts him with an impressive record of 16-0, has unleashed a torrent of reactions in the world of mixed martial arts.
Among the most anticipated comments is that of Conor McGregorwho has made his position clear regarding tops. Without a doubt, the rivalry between the two intensifies with each new event in the octagon.
McGregor’s provocation after Topuria’s victory
The last chapter of the rivalry between Conor McGregor and Ilia Topuria was written just after the impressive triumph of ‘El Matador’ in the UFC 308. Shortly after his victory against Max Holloway, McGregor released a message on his ‘X’ account that resonated throughout the MMA community.
Conor McGregor, UFC legend.
“Now there are few fighters in the fight and I defeated them all. I am the threat of that division. Point blank. Everyone on that list I seriously hurt and finished them off. None of them laid a glove on King Mac. #FWGoat,” the Irishman tweeted, reaffirming his status and challenging his rivals in the division.
This comment not only evidences his desire to remain relevant in the sport, but also intensifies the rivalry between him and Topuria, leaving fans eager to see how this story will play out.
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Will there be a fight?
The message of Conor McGregor seems to be a clear challenge to Ilia Topuria, and tensions between the two only increase. In recent exchanges, tops has not been left behind; In an Instagram live, he responded ironically to the possibility of a fight, stating: “I would beat him in his prime, anytime, anywhere. There is no comparison. Let him keep drinking whiskey. His career is over.”
These words show that the rivalry goes beyond simple comments on social networks, fueling fans’ interest in a possible confrontation in the octagon. With both fighters in their best moments, the expectation grows to see if this fight that promises to be an unmissable spectacle will take place.
