Ilia Topuria, the third-ranked contender in the featherweight division, is gearing up for his first shot at the UFC 298 title. He will be facing the long-reigning champion for the featherweight belt. However, Topuria is already looking ahead to a potential clash with Conor McGregor. In an interview on The MMA Hour, he expressed his desire to have a ‘red panty night’ with the Irish superstar at a hypothetical UFC event in Spain.
Topuria made it clear that his goal is to face McGregor after winning the featherweight championship. He pointed out McGregor’s upcoming fight and stated that if McGregor emerges victorious, he would be thrilled to share the octagon with him, possibly at a UFC event in Spain.
Topuria’s reference to a ‘red panty night’ is a nod to McGregor’s famous comment about offering his opponents a significant payday. When asked about the possibility of a UFC event in Spain, Topuria expressed hope that it would take place in 2024, potentially at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, which is the home of Real Madrid.
The prospect of a future showdown between Topuria and McGregor adds an exciting twist to Topuria’s burgeoning MMA career. Fans will be eagerly awaiting the realization of this ‘red panty night.’
As Topuria prepares for his title shot against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298, his unwavering confidence and belief in his destiny make his journey even more compelling. In a recent interview with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, the 26-year-old fighter, nicknamed ‘El Matador,’ expressed his conviction that winning the featherweight championship is not only his goal but his predetermined fate.
Topuria firmly believes that he was born to be a fighter and destined to become a UFC world champion. His unyielding confidence stems from his exceptional skills and self-assurance, making him believe that he is superior to anyone in his current featherweight division.