Ilia Topuria has actually warned Alexander Volkanovski versus accepting a backup function for upcoming title battle at UFC 308.
Topuria (15-0 MMA) is set to protect his featherweight title for the very first time versus previous department champ Max Holloway (26-7 MMA) this coming October in Abu Dhabi.
‘El Matador’ had actually naturally recorded the promo’s desirable featherweight title this previous February at UFC 298 when he knocked out Alexander Volkanovski in the 2nd round (see that here).
It was throughout a current Q&A previously this month in Australia that Volkanovski revealed his desire to be in presence at UFC 308 and potentially work as the backup fighter for Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway.
“I reckon I’ll exist, you understand what I suggest?” Volkanovski stated h/t MMAJunkie). “I’m generally spending time and plaguing my supervisors and the matchmakers. I’m constantly spending time. You can’t eliminate me. I’ll exist.”
Those remarks were not well gotten by Topuria, as the Spaniard highly thinks Volkanovski requires to spend some time off to rest.
“Listen, I do not understand (if that’s an excellent concept),” Topuria stated. “He wishes to get knocked out every year. Two times, possibly somebody needs to provide him great recommendations. He requires some rest. I’m informing you, he requires some rest. His head a minimum of.”
Ilia Topuria thinks ‘The Great’ needs to take a break, he will not shy away from a rematch if something ought to take place to Max Holloway:
“My company and my task is to combat, no matter who remains in front of me,” Topuria stated. “I’m the world champ. I had my choices before that I wished to combat individuals who was beside me in the rankings, to get my opportunity to eliminate for the title as quickly as possible. Now, when I’m the world champ, I do not care. Provide me a name. Provide me a location. I’m going to offer you a work of art of combined martial arts.”
Do you concur with Ilia Topuria that Alexander Volkanovski should prevent accepting a backup function for UFC 308?