Conor McGregor keeps his presence felt by fans, staying active on social media and mocking his rivals, even while out of the octagon. UFC’s rising star, Ilia Topuria, has found himself caught in a war of words with the Irish fighter. Ahead of his first featherweight title defense against Max Holloway at UFC 308 on October 26, Topuria criticized Holloway for his 2013 loss to McGregor. In response, McGregor took to social media, praising Holloway and warning Topuria that he could lose his title in Abu Dhabi next Saturday. McGregor later deleted the tweet, which Topuria also addressed.
As Topuria’s first title defense approaches, the featherweight champion has been trading barbs with both Max Holloway and Conor McGregor online. In a recent interview with ‘Shak MMA,’ Topuria was asked why Conor McGregor deleted so many of his tweets. Topuria didn’t hold back, replying,
“Because he’s a p***y. He’s like a small kid, you know. He’s like a kid- I insult you, I write you, I don’t know, some st on the social media, and then I delete it. Bro go f**k yourself,”
‘El Matador’ has garnered plenty of attention with his bold trash talk, especially after his knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 that thrust him into the spotlight. Now, Topuria faces a challenge from former featherweight champion Max Holloway, and the Spanish fighter never misses an opportunity to mock the ex-champion.
Ilia Topuria Issues a Bold Threat to Max Holloway Ahead of UFC 308 Title Fight
With UFC 308 around the corner, excitement is building for one of the year’s biggest PPV events, fueled by the ongoing verbal exchange between Max Holloway and Ilia Topuria. Two weeks ahead of their fight, Topuria shared a bold message on Instagram, posing with both the featherweight and BMF belts. In the caption, he warned Holloway, writing,
“On my way to Abu Dhabi! Max Holloway, you’re fu**ed. Happy Hispanic Day, let’s pick up what’s ours.”
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Holloway’s brutal KO victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 sparked talks of a showdown with Ilia Topuria, and now that fight is just days away. Fans can expect top-tier action as two of UFC’s best strikers face off in the main event.
