Topuria “confirms” his fight with Holloway… although there is no UFC permission

RIval is almost confirmed for Ilya Topuria (15-0-0). At least that’s what the reigning featherweight champion said during his visit to El Hormiguero last Wednesday: “The next fight will be with Holloway.” ANDThe Latino Georgian has officially announced what will be his first title defense… although there is still no confirmation from the UFC. as MARCA was able to confirm. The previous step, which at the moment seems to be resolved.

The next fight will be with Holloway

Ilya Topuria

Max “Blessed” Holloway (26-7-0) is the chosen one. The current BMF champion, however, it remains to be seen whether he will bring this belt into play. This is “Badest Motherf..” (“The most son of a bitch”), a symbolic title that the UFC came up with in parallel with divisions and weight categories.

“The next fight will be with Holloway. It was difficult for him to accept the challenge, but it is clear that he is pursuing it. Wherever, whenever, whatever weight… You choose how you want this to end, don’t forget your pillow when I put you to bed.” – were the words of Ilya Topuria after Pablo Motos’ question.

It was difficult for him to accept this challenge, but it is clear that he will cope with it. Wherever, whenever they are, whatever the weight… you choose how you want this to end.

Ilya Topuria

A few hours earlier, on social networks, Ilya had already sent him a direct message: “As I have said many times, I will be the first to knock Holloway out. Let’s simplify the question: do you want to fight? If the answer is yes, then there is nothing more to discuss. “Bring my belt and your pillow.”

And later Holloway responded to Topuria’s first tweet: “Bro, you’re the one making it difficult. I’ll “get you the belt”, Bitch Mother Bastard. Now all you have to do is put the words together. You’re going in a spiral.”

That’s why, Absent final approval from the UFC, it appears the most anticipated fight will take place… although it remains to be seen whether two belts will be on the line or not. Ortega and Volkanovski, the other options to face Topuria, will have to wait.