Combat & UFC
McGregor Opens Door to Topuria Fight After Both Lose Title Status
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Conor McGregor fighting Ilia Topuria: Will we see it? UFC flyweight title picture, more | The Boys in the Back
What was said
"If Conor McGregor loses to Max Holloway, he still has the one fight. He said it's going to happen in April of 2027. He already has a date. Is an Ilia Topuria an option? What better way to bounce back for Ilia Topuria after a brutal loss like that to Justin Gaethje? The timeline kind of lines up, the rivalry kind of lines up, the star power lines up, and the fact that Ilia Topuria doesn't have a belt."
Hosts explored Conor McGregor versus Ilia Topuria as McGregor's final UFC fight in April 2027, arguing it's now more feasible with Topuria no longer champion. The UFC would avoid putting their biggest star in a title fight on the last bout of his contract, while the matchup offers Topuria a massive platform to rebuild after his first career loss.
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- The Ariel Helwani Show
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- Conor McGregor fighting Ilia Topuria: Will we see it? UFC flyweight title picture, more | The Boys in the Back
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