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Ilia Topuria Makes Feelings Clear on Potentially Fighting Conor McGregor

Ilia Topuria Makes Feelings Clear on Potentially Fighting Conor McGregor

Summary

Ilia Topuria will fight Justin Gaethje next month for the UFC lightweight title. Topuria said he is open to fighting Conor McGregor if McGregor returns, and UFC president Dana White expects McGregor to compete again this summer after a long break.

Key Facts

  • Ilia Topuria is scheduled to fight Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom Fights 250 next month.
  • The fight will be for the undisputed lightweight title.
  • Dana White, UFC president, said he is very confident Conor McGregor will return to fighting this summer.
  • McGregor last fought nearly five years ago and has been training recently.
  • Topuria said he is interested in a future fight against McGregor because McGregor is a big name in the sport.
  • McGregor’s return was expected last year but did not happen, according to Dana White.
  • White mentioned positive signs behind the scenes make him confident about McGregor’s comeback.
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