Ilia Topuria challenges Conor McGregor to a fight in Spain after defeating Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298. The UFC 298 event was an incredibly thrilling affair. The main event witnessed the emergence of a rising featherweight star who delivered a stunning knockout victory over the dominant champion. The second-round finish left fans in awe and crowned the 27-year-old Topuria as the new UFC champion. Following his victory, Topuria took the opportunity to call out former two-division champion Conor McGregor in his post-fight interview. He boldly dared McGregor to face him if the Irish superstar still had the desire to compete. Topuria specifically mentioned that he would be waiting for McGregor in Spain, which he considers his adopted home country. Here are his exact words:
“In case you still possess the courage, Conor McGregor, I will be eagerly anticipating your presence in Spain.”
During the opening round of the fight, Topuria showcased his skills by effectively landing leg kicks. Meanwhile, Volkanovski attempted to close the distance with punching combinations. Topuria’s superior boxing allowed him to accumulate points in the first round. However, Volkanovski analyzed Topuria’s combinations and feints, enabling him to adjust his approach accordingly. This led to Volkanovski launching his own offensive, outscoring the Georgian-born fighter in round one.
Topuria unleashed a powerful right hand in the second round that severely hurt Volkanovski. Sensing an opportunity to finish the fight, Topuria relentlessly attacked with follow-up punches, ultimately securing the victory at the 3:32 mark. This dominant performance marked the culmination of Topuria’s rapid ascent to championship glory.
Former dual champion Conor McGregor shared his predictions for the main card matchups of UFC 298 through his social media accounts. McGregor offered his insights on the outcomes of the fights. He believed that Volkanovski would face early adversity but eventually overcome Topuria with a knockout in the second round. McGregor envisioned an exhilarating back-and-forth clash before the champion’s experience proved decisive in the later stages of the fight. McGregor refrained from selecting a winner in the bantamweight bout between [fighter] and [fighter], expecting a highly competitive battle. He expressed a similar sentiment regarding the fight between [fighter] and [fighter].
“What an incredible night of UFC fights tonight! Garry is going to dominate Geoff in the first round. Volkanovski will face early challenges but will come back and knock out Ilia. It’ll be over in two rounds. Costa and Whittaker will engage in an intense three-round exchange, just like Merab and Henry. Have a pleasant evening, everyone, and…”
McGregor’s prediction for the Ilia Topuria vs. Alexander Volkanovski fight was shattered when Topuria knocked out the reigning champion. It remains to be seen if McGregor will respond to Topuria’s callout to fight him in Spain. The MMA community eagerly awaits the ‘Notorious’ one’s reply.
According to the Source firstsportz.com