With his win over Alexander Volkanovski, Ilia Topuria took MMA to another level. At least, in Spain. However, it also had a significant impact internationally. With his coronation as the new featherweight king, one who exudes magnetic charisma, the Hispanic-Georgian fighter adds to the UFC’s list of attractions Which has suffered very harsh setbacks in recent times. The last and most important was the defeat of Conor McGregor, Whose fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas was intended to be one of the events of the year (UFC 303). Or the biggest. The Irishman’s absence was preceded by that of Khamzat Chimaev, who will not be at the American company’s landing in Saudi Arabia on the 22nd of this month.
Thus, this week, in a matter of hours, the UFC saw the best week in its history collapse, as it was presented on several occasions. In addition, it also involved anxiety and suspense. Chimaev’s withdrawal is due to a “serious” and undisclosed health issueRegarding McGregor’s injury, the Irishman has not given details, breaking his silence. When announcing the bouts for UFC 303, which also saw Jamahal Hill lose, company president Dana White gave very brief information. “Conor McGregor is out of 303 against Michael Chandler due to injury. The new main event is Alex Pereira against Jiri Prochazka”, he limited himself to explain his lack of a great image. However, the president did not hide how difficult these last few days have been: “It’s been a crazy week in the UFC. This is the new lineup for UFC 303, I’ll see you in Las Vegas,” he said.
Clement’s WAR can be seen in Mitele: “We want to reach the top”According to the American press, the fight between Notorious and Chandler will be gone in August or September, which For the UFC, this is a challenge and an opportunity at the same time, Around those dates, a Topuria should reappear, which will mean a lot of oxygen for the company right now. After removing a lot of names (McGregor included), Max Holloway appears to be the next opponent of the Hispanic-Georgian and, as of today, at UFC 306, on September 14 Area (Las Vegas), time and place In which El Matador will make his first defense as champion. If all goes well, however, the company will bring together its great star, McGregor, and its new star, Topuria, in a very short time. The great bounceBut he must be organized: Can they match up on the same billboard? Will the expected plans for Topuria change? Will a new event be created for McGregor? Everything is up in the air.
“I would like to be able to retire at 32”
While the moment arrives, Topuria continues to prepare to face his next challenge, whatever it may be. After defeating Alexander Volkanovski and experience a meteoric media rise, returned to work at the end of march, Since then, something essential in his new path, his appearances in the media have become much less frequent. However, most recently, it was the image for issue 48 of the magazine Sportsman’s Club, “I would like to be able to retire at 32.” (He is 27 years old)Give yourself as much age as possible, as specific sports require a lot of responsibility. At the same time, another thought comes to mind which is ‘until I stop enjoying it.’ Right now, I’m enjoying it a lot, I don’t know when that day will be,” he said in his most notable statement. Today, he’s preparing for his first defense… and the UFC needs him.
follow the Diario AS channel on WhatsAppWhere you will find all sports in one place: current news of the day, the agenda with the latest news of the most important sporting events, the most outstanding images, opinions from the best AS brands, reports, videos, and from time to time some humor.
Mirror of Topuria, Georgia
