Media Ilia Topuria Says He Will Defend FW Belt Against Max Holloway at 155 Pounds

[AstralPanda]

 

[Speedy1]

 

[Ares Black]

I suppose he's joking, but he didn't pull it off and now he looks dumb.

 

[El Fernas]

What Dana White said makes sense, both FW guys agreed to fight at LW on short notice and it affecting rankings, bottom line is Rankings are subjective, its not math where 7 beats 3 equals 2 or something.

Having said that, its classic Dana White behavior when it suits him, he doesnt like fighters trying to fight at a higher weight class, says he cant use it bla bla bla.

I see it how he says in the video, its a "no cut FW fight", jsut like Nate Diaz vs Conor Mcgregor at WW were, or the (might) never happening Chandler fight.

PS: Does Topuria realize he is a champion demanding for a fight against a contender? LOL, it should be the other way around it, but Holloway doesnt really need him at the moment.

 

[Rio Ferdinand]

Great. But not sure why they have to do it at LW.

 

[13Seconds]

I suppose he's joking, but he didn't pull it off and now he looks dumb.

Yes because it doesn't make sense to defend Islams belt.

For a joke to be funny it must make atleast a tiny bit of sense.

The tropic thunder "full retard" speech would be a good reply to Topurias tweet right now.

 

[ElLunico]

It should count as a FW win for Lopes because he probably would have made weight. On the other hand if Ortega wins this shouldn't do much for his ranking at FW ( altho we all know it will because UFC don't really care lol)

 

[Kb7]

The way Topuria has been acting towards Holloway ever since his win at 300 and so on it just something else.

 

[moosaev]

Topuria and Arman have officially replaced Islam as the most hated ex-Soviet bloc fighters. Salute.

 

[dipstickjimmy]

Great. But not sure why they have to do it at LW.

I agree. It should be at WW right? LOL
Topuria is quite ridiculous. Started out saying he won't fight Max or Volk as they don't deserve it and calls out McGregor.

 

[Hog-train]

Great. But not sure why they have to do it at LW.

It's because he doesn't want to risk his belt.

 

[Pequeño Corey]

Topuria and Arman have officially replaced Islam as the most hated ex-Soviet bloc fighters. Salute.

Nah that’s ginger one eyed willie’s claim to fame imo tbf

 

[Tweak896]

I feel like we've been seeing last minute fights and fighters in weird weight classes alot lately, hopefully it isn't a trend.

 

[moosaev]

Nah that’s ginger one eyed willie’s claim to fame imo tbf

Not relevant enough yet

 

[HHJ]

I suppose he's joking, but he didn't pull it off and now he looks dumb.

Topuria doesnt seem like the joking type.

 

[HHJ]

I feel like we've been seeing last minute fights and fighters in weird weight classes alot lately, hopefully it isn't a trend.

Dana hates catch weight fights.

The Ortega thing was kinda outta his control

 

[Gamer2k4]

That's not how defending belts works. Once either fighter doesn't hit the weight for that particular belt, the fight is no longer a title fight.

 

[subtlySteve]

I don't care if Max and Ilia are fighting at featherweight, heavyweight, paperweight, whatever-weight.

Just as long as Max deletes that dude like he did Gaethje or at least gives him a five-round ass whoopin’ and takes the unanimous decision, I'm good.

 

[Sticko]

That's not how defending belts works. Once either fighter doesn't hit the weight for that particular belt, the fight is no longer a title fight.

That isn't true. Gaethje was still eligible to win the belt after Oliveira missed weight so it was still a title fight.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

After that he can defend it vs Conor at 170