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It’s been mentioned earlier than, however Ilia Topuria isn’t missing for confidence.

The undefeated Featherweight champion is unquestionably using excessive forward of his first title protection reverse the resurgent Max Holloway, whom he guarantees to brutalize briefly trend. It’s loads of robust discuss, 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 up to now?

Both approach, Topuria’s ambitions will not be restricted to 145-pounds. Contained in the Octagon, “El Matador” fought simply as soon as at Light-weight in opposition to Jai Herbert, struggling a little bit of bother earlier than touchdown an amazing knockout (watch it). Not too long ago, 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.

“The reality is that after all I do,” Topuria responded when requested if he thinks about combating Makhachev. “He’s an ideal fighter. Typically he talks an excessive amount of, generally not, however we are able to at all times resolve it within the Octagon. Not on the street as a result of I’ll must pay for his medical payments.”

All instructed, it’s fairly delicate trash discuss by Topuria requirements. Makhachev’s staff mate and undefeated Bellator Light-weight champion, Usman Nurmagomedov, was unimpressed nevertheless. He responded on an Instagram story, questioning “When did you ever struggle 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 trustworthy. 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 be purported to struggle Alexander Volkanovski a second time. If and when he does leap 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 struggle being regularly delayed.

Oh yeah, we love veteran vs. veteran violence! It will likely be fascinating 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 courting 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 struggle takes place? Eh.

Slips, rips, and KO clips

Traditional Muay Thai on show.

Two minutes of Alex Pereira deleting folks together with his left hook!

A Capoeira kick that didn’t miss! Unbelievable.

Random Land

By no means underestimate the ability of an excellent feint.

Midnight Music: Submit-rock, 1996

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