Reigning UFC light-weight champion Ilia Topuria, who’s on a hiatus because of private causes, lately shared with followers his return timeline.
Throughout a Q&A with followers on X, a person requested ‘El Matador’:
“Hello, bro, when do you suppose you’ll combat once more?”
Topuria replied, revealing that he’s anticipated to enter the octagon anytime between April and June.
“April-June”
In Topuria’s absence, Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje will combat for the interim strap later this month at UFC 324. The winner of this bout is predicted to fight the champ when he returns. Throughout the identical Q&A on X, a fan requested Topuria if he would combat Arman Tsarukyan subsequent, and Topuria replied, reaffirming:
“The winner between Paddy and Justin”
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The promotion has no plans to strip ‘El Matador’ regardless of the inactivity, and up to date reviews recommend that if Topuria’s return is additional delayed, the promotion could make the longer term interim lightweight champion defend the strap once.
Topuria plans to combat the UFC 324 headliner winner, get his hand raised, and transfer up in pursuit of three-division glory. At 170-pounds champion Islam Makhachev sits as a sizzling and long-awaited problem for the Georgian Spaniard.
Makhachev’s camp has additionally proven curiosity in a superfight with the 28-year-old. Nonetheless, the P4P king doesn’t wish to lower right down to 155 kilos and most lately reaffirmed that he’s open to locking horns with ‘El Matador’ provided that the latter chooses to maneuver up.
Ilia Topuria Dismisses Islam Makhachev Submission Discuss
Throughout the identical Q&A, a fan took a lighthearted jab at Ilia Topuria, suggesting that Islam Makhachev would submit ‘El Matador’ if the 2 ever lock horns. The Georgian-Spaniard wasn’t fazed as he’s assured in his talents each on his ft and on the mat. Topuria dismissed the fan’s declare and made it clear he doesn’t consider Makhachev may submit him.
“Not even in his desires. He’s unhealthy even at dreaming.”
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