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It’s been stated earlier than, however Ilia Topuria is just not missing for confidence.
The undefeated Featherweight champion is unquestionably driving excessive forward of his first title protection reverse the resurgent Max Holloway, whom he guarantees to brutalize briefly vogue. It’s quite a lot of robust speak, however are you able to blame the 27 12 months previous when he’s largely lived as much as his phrase and dominated everybody else thus far?
Both means, Topuria’s ambitions are usually not restricted to 145-pounds. Contained in the Octagon, “El Matador” fought simply as soon as at Light-weight towards Jai Herbert, struggling a little bit of bother earlier than touchdown an incredible knockout (watch it). Lately, Topuria responded to a fan query on-line and expressed curiosity in returning to Light-weight, focusing on a match up with champion Islam Makhachev.
Ilia Topuria says he’d be right down to battle Islam Makhachev
“[Islam] is a good fighter. Generally he talks an excessive amount of… however we will all the time resolve it within the octagon.
Not within the streets as a result of I am going to must pay for his medical payments.”
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— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) October 3, 2024
“The reality is that in fact I do,” Topuria responded when requested if he thinks about combating Makhachev. “He’s a terrific fighter. Generally he talks an excessive amount of, typically not, however we will all the time resolve it within the Octagon. Not on the street as a result of I’ll must pay for his medical payments.”
All advised, it’s fairly gentle trash speak by Topuria requirements. Makhachev’s group mate and undefeated Bellator Light-weight champion, Usman Nurmagomedov, was unimpressed nonetheless. He responded on an Instagram story, questioning “When did you ever battle on the road European boy?”
Topuria responded with questions of his personal about Nurmagomedov’s murky 2023 drug take a look at failure. He replied to Nurmagomedov’s query on X, writing “It has been a very long time, to be sincere. How are you doing with medication? Are you continue to on steroids?”
As talked about, Holloway is subsequent up for Topuria, as the 2 are scheduled to throw down the upcoming UFC 308 pay-per-view (PPV) occasion on Oct. 26 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. If he’s victorious, prime Featherweight contenders like Diego Lopes and Movsar Evloev are ready for his or her first shot at UFC gold, and Topuria can also be alleged to battle Alexander Volkanovski a second time. If and when he does soar again into the Light-weight waters although, Topuria could have loads of choices for opponents.
Insomnia
Conor McGregor doesn’t appear THAT upset about his return battle being regularly delayed.
Oh yeah, we love veteran vs. veteran violence! It will likely be attention-grabbing to see how Damon Jackson fares again at 155 kilos as nicely.
Daniel Cormier is simply asking to get kicked within the calf once more.
It goes with out saying, however … a grasp at his craft.
What sort of actuality relationship nonsense has Payton Talbott gotten himself into? I look ahead to not watching however posting some clips on this column!
Grasp it within the Louvre.
Merab vs. Umar Nurmagomedov is clearly subsequent, however does the challenger actually get to dictate when the battle takes place? Eh.
Hey Merab you recognize that Ramadan is in March and understanding this you insist on March, in February the match might be held in Australia and so they will not put us there.There’s a match in Los Angeles in January – let’s battle there, and there’s sufficient time to organize.Cease…
— Umar Nurmagomedov (@UNmgdv) October 2, 2024
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Basic Muay Thai on show.
Two minutes of Alex Pereira deleting folks along with his left hook!
A Capoeira kick that didn’t miss! Unbelievable.
Random Land
By no means underestimate the facility of a great feint.
Midnight Music: Publish-rock, 1996
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