Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway are set to clash in a highly anticipated featherweight title match in Spain, potentially at UFC 300. Topuria, the reigning champion, has confidently stated that Holloway will be his next opponent and expects to decisively push him back in the contender line. Holloway, holding the BMF title, has expressed his eagerness to challenge champions in two divisions, including Topuria and Islam Makhachev. The upcoming fight is urged to be booked ASAP, with both fighters exchanging bold pre-fight declarations. Topuria remarked on Holloway's performance at a recent BMF title fight as unimpressive and considers him an easy opponent. He also warned Holloway to expect an unprecedented challenge, promising to be the first to knock him out, referencing 'Philippians 4:13.' Holloway's response, 'Jeremiah 51:20,' indicates his readiness for the showdown.
Ilia Topuria Targets Max Holloway for Next Featherweight Title Defense https://t.co/Yi52hG6COT
Max Holloway responds to Ilia Topuria 👀 https://t.co/BJqgrYRsob
🔥🚨NEW: Ilia Topuria says he hopes to fight Max Holloway in 2024 and vows to be the first person to knock him out, Holloway responds. 👀 Topuria: “I will be the first one to take your lights out. Philippians 4:13.” Holloway: “I’ll be seeing you soon. Jeremiah 51:20.” #UFC… https://t.co/1cERMLQXDw
Ilia Topuria wasn't impressed with the BMF title fight, sees Max Holloway as a "really easy fight" 👀 📰 https://t.co/aXljK2fc71 https://t.co/ZDOxSKpZBb
Ilia Topuria sends a message to Max Holloway: "Congrats on your performance Max... Hopefully we gonna share the octagon before the end of the year and trust me you gonna feel something that you never felt before. I will be the first one to take your lights out" (via.… https://t.co/PovzD7udUW
Ilia Topuria on Max Holloway (subtitled) -He is certain that Max will be next for him -Says anything can happen When you just exchange punches, but he is smart inside the octagon, thinks Max is basic -“I did in 9 minutes what he couldn’t in 90 (against Volk)” Vía @espndeportes https://t.co/z9jUSF1p9k
Illia Topuria in an interview with @espnmma says that Max Holloway will be his next fight and after he beats him he will be in the back of the line #UFC300
Ilia Topuria: "Its clear for me, my next fight is against Max Holloway, congratulations and enjoy tonight, but after fighting me he will have to go back in the line" Via @ESPNDeportes https://t.co/m5cjiGbCQu https://t.co/dYH4ZJLacw
Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway. UFC featherweight champ vs. BMF champ. Book this fight ASAP. #UFC300
Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway in Spain MUST HAPPEN next! #UFC300
Holloway is calling out Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev, the champions in two different divisions -- and he has a case to be top contender for both. #UFC300