Former undisputed featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria has stunningly revealed at the moment {that a} tremendous battle with former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor was tabled by the UFC — finally to no finish. Nonetheless, he isn’t giving up hope on the pairing.
Topuria, who formally vacated the undisputed featherweight crown final weekend, noticed prior foe, Alexander Volkanovski, scoop the championship in a unanimous choice win over Brazilian contender, Diego Lopes.
And but to guide his personal return to motion, the Spaniard has been gunning for a light-weight debut battle with incumbent division champion, Islam Makhachev — as soon as extra to no avail.
Welcoming the possibility to probably sit out till the autumn in a bid to make a 155lbs sophomore outing in opposition to Makhachev, Topuria revealed at the moment talks have been tabled for an additional large pairing.
Ilia Topuria reveals talks for Conor McGregor showdown
As per the unbeaten finisher, the promotion welcomed a brilliant battle in opposition to McGregor for him — albeit briefly.
“Truly, we had that talks somewhat bit,” Ilia Topuria advised Joe Rogan on the Joe Rogan Expertise this week.. You know the way the UFC is, very particular… ‘don’t say something to nobody’.
“In the event that they supplied me a battle with Conor (McGregor) proper now, why not?” Ilia Topuria contiuned. “I wouldn’t say no.”
Nonetheless, so far as a return for McGregor is worried, the Dubliner seems lower than more likely to compete once more — at the least any time quickly.
Staking his declare for the Presidency of the Republic of Eire, McGregor claimed he was “blissful” with how his profession in fight sports activities has performed out.
““My coronary heart bleeds for my nation proper now… I’m pleased with what I’ve completed,” Conor McGregor stated of a UFC return. “There’s one thing else for me that’s in my intestine proper now.
“My comeback shall be slated as the best comeback of all time, so it needs to be proper,” Conor McGregor continued. “And proper now Eire is in my ideas.”
