Friday, November 29

Ilia Topuria: Volkanovski has ‘no opportunity’ in upcoming title battle

Alexander Volkanovski’s go back to featherweight will not be a pleased one, his approaching world title challenger Ilia Topuria has actually stated.

Fresh from a 2nd not successful quote to take the UFC light-weight title from Islam Makhachev in October, Volkanovski goes back to the 145-pound fold he has actually ruled for the previous 4 years in February’s UFC 298 card in California where he battles the rising competitor Topuria, winner of 6 straight battles in the UFC and 14-0 total in an eight-year profession as a pro.

Topuria is thought about by lots of to be amongst the greatest risks to Volkanovski’s guideline at featherweight, offered his impressive efficiencies in current battles versus Bryce Mitchell and Josh Emmett– and the Georgian-Spanish fighter is more than positive that he can turn the department on its head when he is secured a cage with Volkanovski on February 17 next year.

“He does not stand an opportunity. He has absolutely no chance,” Topuria stated in an interview with ESPN Deportes. “I do not see any holes, however I can inform how he assaults. The only attack I see is that he is going to kick my legs. That’s the only thing that he can do.

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