Present UFC light-weight champion Ilya Topuria, who has been on hiatus attributable to private causes, lately shared with followers her return schedule.
Throughout a Q&A with followers about X, one consumer requested “El Matador”:
“Hey brother, when do you suppose we will battle once more?”
Topuria responded, revealing that he plans to enter the Octagon between April and June.
“April to June”
In Topuria’s absence, Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje will compete for the interim strap at UFC 324 later this month. The winner of this match is anticipated to face the champion upon his return. Throughout the identical Q&A relating to
“Paddy and Justin Winner”
Try Ilya Topria’s interplay with netizens under.
Regardless of the hiatus, the promotion has no plans to strip “El Matador” of his title, and up to date stories counsel that if Topuria’s return is additional delayed, the promotion might permit the long run interim light-weight champion to defend the strap no less than as soon as.
Topuria will battle the headliner winner of UFC 324, increase his hand and step as much as the plate for three-division championship glory. 170-pound champion Islam Makhachev might be a hotly anticipated challenger for the Georgian-Spanish.
Makhachev’s camp has additionally expressed curiosity in a brilliant battle with the 28-year-old. Nevertheless, the P4P champion is unwilling to drop right down to 155 kilos and only recently reaffirmed that he’s open to competing with “El Matador” provided that “El Matador” chooses to maneuver up in weight.
Ilya Topria rejects Islam Makhachev’s submission negotiations
Throughout the identical Q&A, one fan took a light-hearted jab at Ilya Topria, suggesting that Islam Makhachev would submit ‘El Matador’ if the 2 met. The Georgian-Spanish was unfazed as he’s assured in his skills each on the ft and on the mat. Topria dismissed the followers’ claims and made it clear that he didn’t consider Makhachev might submit himself.
“He does not even dream. He is not even good at dreaming.”
Try Ilia Topuria’s remark under.
