There are several ongoing rivalries in the UFC roster. One of the most notable is between the ‘Notorious’ Conor McGregor and the UFC featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria. Following Topuria’s recent performance at UFC 308, the tension between them intensified. This happened after McGregor made some comments about the featherweight champion.
The much-anticipated clash between UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and former champion Max Holloway took place last night. Following the bout, the UFC community erupted with a flurry of reactions, with many prominent figures weighing in. Among them, McGregor’s response stood out as particularly significant. This sparked a heated reaction from Topuria, who couldn’t hold back his frustration.
Bro, you’ve been sick. You (Conor McGregor) have some problems to fix in your mind, you know, you need to take some classes of respect or how to treat other people because you’re gonna end up really bad… Honest to God, don’t cross the paths with me, never ever because I’m gonna f*ck you up whenever I’m gonna see you…
Ilia Topuria via ESPN MMA
‘El Matador’ and ‘Notorious’ have been at odds recently. However, they once held immense respect for each other. Topuria considered McGregor an idol. Since becoming the UFC featherweight champion, the Spaniard has begun to make harsh comments about the Irishman.
In response, Conor McGregor has retaliated. As such, he has expressed a desire for Topuria’s downfall several times, particularly ahead of Topuria’s fight against Holloway. Like McGregor, the Hawaiian star is a veteran in the promotion, and over the years, they have developed a mutual respect.
Ilia Topuria went OFF on Conor McGregor in response to his tweet:
“Honest to god, don’t cross paths with me NEVER ever. Because I’m gonna f*** you up whenever I see you.” 😳#UFC #MMA #UFC308pic.twitter.com/xPlfnrQ1zx
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) October 27, 2024
Interestingly, McGregor’s attitude toward Topuria led him to wish for the Spaniard’s defeat against Holloway. In fact, he even placed a bet of half a million dollars on Holloway to win. However, when Holloway lost to Topuria, McGregor could not accept the outcome and lashed out at the Spaniard.
Dana White lauds Ilia Topuria’s performance against Max Holloway
Ilia “El Matador” Topuria made his promotional debut in 2020 and has since established himself as a formidable fighter. He is known for his exceptional striking skills, which have led him to defeat several prominent opponents in his division. His recent fight against Max Holloway showcased his striking ability and garnered attention. As such, it even drew reactions from UFC CEO Dana White.
Whenever a UFC fighter delivers an exceptional performance, Dana White is always the first to praise them. The UFC CEO goes above and beyond to reward these fighters in meaningful ways. Following Topuria’s recent victory, White couldn’t help but speak highly of the featherweight champion.
Incredible performance by both guys, but (Ilia) Topuria did something that nobody has ever done before… He’s legit. If you question the guy after Volk (Alexander Volkanovski), I mean, you can’t question him after tonight…
Dana White via UFC 308 Post-Fight press conference
After defeating Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski, Topuria has arguably emerged as the new face of the featherweight division. Interestingly, the Spaniard has frequently expressed his desire to pursue further glory in the sport. Now, seeing how the promotion plans to put on a night of fights for Topuria in Spain seems more likely.
