Ilia Topuria has given her two cents on the upcoming headliner of UFC 326, featuring a rematch between BMF champion Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira.
Topuria defended his featherweight title against Holloway in 2024 at UFC 308 and won by Round 3 TKO, becoming the first fighter to be “Blessed.
For his next fight, “El Matador” left and moved up to lightweight. He next faced Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, where he defeated the Brazilian Cold in round 1to become the lightweight kingpin as well as a two-division champion.
After sharing the octagon With both stars, Topuria shared his prediction for the UFC 326 main event and also gave his pick.
Ilia Topuria makes his pick for UFC 326: Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira 2
Ilia Topuria is confident Max Holloway will get his hand raised at UFC 326. On Adin Ross’ Kick stream, the 29-year-old said:
“I love Charles because of his personality. He’s such a great person, but I think Max accepts it.”
However, Topuria also added that you can never underestimate the best submission artist in the UFC.
“But don’t discount Charles. He’s dangerous, and at any point in the fight he can submit you at any time.”
Check out Ilia Topuria’s comments below:
Holloway will defend his BMF title for a second time next month at UFC 326. He has “problem with the lightweight champion” and has repeatedly expressed a desire to win it back with “El Matador.” The 34-year-old is also eyeing two-division status and will be looking for a lightweight title shot if he defeats ‘Do Bronxs’.
Topuria, on the other hand, is expected to meet interim champion Justin Gaethje soon in a title unification bout.
Ilia Topuria names his TOP 4 boxers in the UFC
During the same sit-down with Adin Ross, Ilia Topuria was asked to name the best fighters in the UFC today. The fighters he selected are listed below in order:
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