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Conor McGregor previews fantasy UFC fight with Ilia Topuria: ‘I’d slap him around, I’d beat King Kong

Conor McGregor previews fantasy fight with Ilia Topuria I'd slap him around I'd beat King Kong Former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor has previewed a potential fantasy fight with current featherweight titleholder, Ilia Topuria – particularly…

Former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor has previewed a potential fantasy fight with current featherweight titleholder, Ilia Topuria – particularly if both end up in the BKFC in the future, claiming he would “slap” around the unbeaten striking sensation.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the UFC banner, attended a BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) in Marbella, Spain – helping to promote an October even in the region alongside promotional boss, David Feldman.

Striking a partnership with the North American-based glove-less organization earlier this annum, McGregor was slated to make his own return to competition at UFC 303 last month, seeing a scheduled fight with former lightweight title challenger, Ilia Topuria fall to the wayside.

Fracturing a toe on his left foot, McGregor withdrew from a set welterweight return against Topuria as a result, failing to snap a now-three-year plus hiatus away from the Octagon since he fractured his left tibia and fibula against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in the pair’s trilogy rubber match.

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And alongside his deal with the BKFC, McGregor has played up a potential move to the potential in the near future, confirming he retains just a pair of fights on his current UFC contract.

Conor McGregor vows to “slap” around Ilia Topuria in potential fight

Weighing up potential matchups at today’s pre-event press conference in Malaga, ex-champion, McGregor claimed he would “slap” around Topuria if they shared the ring in the future in the BKFC.

“You know, Ilia (Topuria) – a Spanish-Georgian lad, he’s not bad,” Conor McGregor told assembled media. “He’s a boxing-heavy style. He would certainly lend well in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship – I’d slap him around, he’s too small. I’m a big lad compared to Ilia, but he’s not bad. He’s a current UFC world champion. …So, if you’re asking – I’d beat King Kong if you’re asking me, you know what I’m saying?”

As for what’s likely next for Topuria, the undisputed featherweight champion is expected to headline UFC 307 in October, taking on would-be common-foe, Max Holloway in his first defense of the divisional title.

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Conor McGregor previews fantasy UFC fight with Ilia Topuria: ‘I’d slap him around, I’d beat King Kong

Former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor has previewed a potential fantasy fight with current featherweight titleholder, Ilia Topuria – particularly…

And alongside his deal with the BKFC, McGregor has played up a potential move to the potential in the near future, confirming he retains just a pair of fights on his current UFC contract.

Conor McGregor vows to “slap” around Ilia Topuria in potential fight

Weighing up potential matchups at today’s pre-event press conference in Malaga, ex-champion, McGregor claimed he would “slap” around Topuria if they shared the ring in the future in the BKFC.

Would you like to see Conor McGregor fight Ilia Topuria in the future?

Julianna Pena accuses bitter UFC rival Kayla Harrison of PED use: ‘Put down the needle, bro’

Former undisputed bantamweight champion, Julianna Pena has claimed that while maybe not currently – recent Octagon debutante, Kayla Harrison…

Former undisputed bantamweight champion, Julianna Pena has claimed that while maybe not currently – recent Octagon debutante, Kayla Harrison most definitely utilized performance enhancing drugs during her early career, leading to a fiery response from the former PFL star.

Pena, the current number one ranked bantamweight challenger, is widely expected to make her return at UFC 307 in October, challenging for Octagon gold once again in a title fight against former TUF stablemate, Raquel Pennington in Utah.

Sidelined since July of 2022, Pena most recently suffered a one-sided unanimous decision loss to former duel-weight champion, Amanda Nunes in the pair’s title fight rematch, dropping her championship as a result.

As for Harrison, the former two-time PFL tournament victor and two-time Olympic gold medal winner, made her long-anticipated debut in the promotion at UFC 300, taking out common-foe, former titleholder, Holly Holm with a dominant second round rear-naked choke win.

Julianna Peña confirms she will fight for UFC bantamweight title in return from injury — Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

Julianna Pena accuses Kayla Harrison of PED use

And while gearing up for an expected title charge in the near future, Harrison looks set to miss out on a pursuit of the crown to Washington native, Pena – who pointed some rather fierce accusations in the direction of the veteran overnight.

Kayla Harrison accused of turning down UFC 303 return amid calls for title fight stop running — Mandatory Credit: Carmen Mandato

“Stay off the needle, bro,” Julianna Pena told MMA Fighting of Kayla Harrison. “Maybe not not [is she utilizing performance enhancing drugs] but definitely in hepast. Absolutely. There is no question. I just already have the mindset that people are cheating. Especially from ATT (American Top Team), 100 percent at ATT.”

“When Dan Lambert flew me out there after I won The Ultimate Fighter, they literally told me that all the girls are in the bathroom shooting each other in the ass with the steroids,” Julianna Pena continued.

Drawing a stern response from recently-minted UFC star, Harrison, the Ohio veteran maintained that since the age of 12, she has ben subject to testing from former UFC partner, the United States Anti-Doping Agency.

“I have been tested by USADA since I was 12 years old,” Kayla Harrison posted in response on her official X account. “You will find every excuse in the world not to fight me, and the only shot in the ass people need around u (sic) is anti-nausea medication.”

I have been tested by USADA since I was 12 years old. You will find every excuse in the world not to fight me. and the only shot in the ass people need around u is anti-nausea medication. https://t.co/rjEuoOBjVr

— Kayla Harrison Official (@KaylaH) July 15, 2024

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Max Holloway pleads with Ilia Topuria to stop delaying fight for UFC title: ‘I been ready’

Despite continued links to a UFC 307 clash in Utah later this year, former featherweight champion, Max Holloway has…

Despite continued links to a UFC 307 clash in Utah later this year, former featherweight champion, Max Holloway has urged current featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria to stop delaying their clash – with the Spaniard instead hoping to fight in Abu Dhabi in November.

Holloway, a former undisputed featherweight titleholder and the current symbolic BMF gold holder, has been continually linked with a title showdown in a 145lbs return against unbeaten Spaniard, Topuria later this year, with the promotion set for their annual trip to Salt Lake City for a UFC 307 pay-per-view card.

Ilia Topuria eyes biggest fight in history against Conor McGregor in UFC Spain debut — Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez – USA TODAY Sports

Beginning training camp for his return to action later this year, according to his physical therapist, Topuria has been sidelined since he landed the undisputed title with a stunning knockout win over common-opponent, Alexander Volkanovski back in February at UFC 299.

And taking part in an almost-global media tour since assuming the featherweight throne, Topuria had been linked with a UFC 307 title fight with Holloway at the Delta Center, however, has stressed his desire to fight a month later at UFC 308.

Max Holloway urges Ilia Topuria to fight him next

Reacting to Topuria’s plan to further delay their expected showdown for championship spoils, Holloway insists he’s ready to fight again, urging the incumbent gold holder to follow suit.

“Guy is just making things up at this stage,” Max Holloway posted on Twitter in response to Ilia Topuria’s comments. “I been ready.”

Guy is just making things up at this stage,
I been ready. https://t.co/pcEM4Vi98i pic.twitter.com/GkptG2kmsX

— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) July 3, 2024

Sidelined himself since UFC 300 earlier this annum, Hawaiian star, Holloway snatched the symbolic BMF championship with a buzzer-beating, highlight-reel knockout win over former interim lightweight titleholder, Justin Gaethje on the monumental card.

Furthermore, earlier this week, Holloway received the unlikely backing of lightweight contender, Paddy Pimblett – who claimed Topuria was doing everything in his power to avoid a title fight with him – reigniting their historic rivalry.

Who wins in a future title showdown: Ilia Topuria or Max Holloway?

Photos – Ilia Topuria begins training camp ahead of UFC 307 title fight with Max Holloway in Utah

Expected to make his return to the Octagon at the end of summer in Salt Lake City, undisputed featherweight…

Expected to make his return to the Octagon at the end of summer in Salt Lake City, undisputed featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria has begun his training camp for a title clash with Max Holloway – according to his physical therapist.

Topuria, the current undisputed featherweight champion, headlined UFC 298 back in February of this year, landed the divisional title with a devastating second round win over common-foe, Alexander Volkanovski – felling the Aussie with a brutal knockout win.

Joe Rogan claims Ilia Topuria turned down UFC 305 rematch with Alexander Volkanovski in Perth — Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez – USA TODAY Sports

As for Holloway, the former featherweight champion snatched the symbolic BMF championship on the main card of UFC 300 just months later, turning in a highlight-reel, buzzer-beating knockout win over Justin Gaethje in his return to the lightweight limit.

And planning a featherweight divisional drop amid his hellacious finish of former interim champion, Gaethje, Hawaiian star, Holloway is in line to take on unbeaten finisher, Topuria in October in the promotion’s yearly return to Utah – for a UFC 307 flagship card.

Ilia Topuria’s physical therapist confirms camp is underway for UFC 307

Beginning training camp as per his physical therapist, Fran Ortega – Spaniard force, Topuria will attempt to land his first successful defense of the featherweight throne later this annum.

“We start the training camp with the Matador @iliatopuia,” Ortega posted on his official Instagram account, accompanied by pictures of Ilia Topuria taking part in a medical check. “Assessment and measurement.”

Expected to make his return to 145lbs at the event in Salt Lake City, former divisional kingpin, Holloway’s most recent outing at the weight class saw him send veteran South Korean favorite, Chan Sung Jung into retirement with a brutal walk-off knockout at UFC Fight Night Singapore.

Prior to his wins over Gaethje and Jung with brutal striking, 32-year-old fan-favorite, Holloway would land an impressive unanimous decision win over then-streaking challenger, Arnold Allen in the main event of UFC Fight Night Kansas City in an impressive annum for the Honolulu native.

Who wins in a UFC 307 title clash: Ilia Topuria or Max Holloway?

Raquel Pennington Calls For Rethink Into Scoring Criteria After Controversial UFC 307 Loss

In the co-main event of UFC 307, Raquel Pennington narrowly lost the bantamweight title to Julianna Peña via split decision. A lot of people had “Rocky” winning the fight at the end of the fifth round, including the media scores and the commentators. Not to mention the fact that Pennington said the UFC had already gathered […]

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Not to mention the fact that Pennington said the UFC had already gathered her family so they could join her in the Octagon after assuming she had won the fight before the cards were read out by Bruce Buffer.

In the end, it was the opening round that proved to be the difference in the split verdict as Sal D’Amato and Mike Bell scored it in Peña’s favor. This is something that Pennington has had a hard time coming to terms with in the aftermath of the fight.

She told MMA Junkie in a recent interview that she was incredibly confident that she had done enough to win the fight when the final bell went. After attempting to analyze where she lost the opening round, Pennington was left with more questions than answers.

In her opinion, though Peña out landed her in the first stanza, her shots did far more damage which is outlined as the primary scoring criteria. Pennington told MMA Junkie that in this case, the criteria needs to be clearer and stuck to after feeling like she won the round in terms of damage.

“I’m still really frustrated with it because for me, it’s like what are you guys really looking for, you know? And they say damaging strikes but you just said everything right there so it’s like okay, some of the scorecards said she out struck me by four strikes but what were her four strikes doing? She was shadow boxing a little bit more, she wasn’t landing actual punches so that’s where it becomes really frustrating because I feel like the lines are not clear and it just robs so many athletes of opportunities… We need to be able to distinguish exactly what’s being looked for and I mean that needs to be honoured.”

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