Ilia Topuria, a fighter with an undefeated record, hopes to square off against Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight championship. After a dominant performance against Josh Emmett during the main event of UFC Jacksonville, Topuria has secured his position as one of the most dangerous challengers in the 145-pound division.

Topuria has already expressed his interest in going up against Max Holloway, however, he would gladly fight Volkanovski in his home turf in Australia. The challenger has shown confidence in his ability to win, claiming that he could beat Volkanovski in any location regardless of whether it is in Spain, Las Vegas, Miami, or even his opponent’s home country.

Topuria’s goal is to win the UFC featherweight title, but he is also keen to fight in his adopted home country of Spain and appear in front of his people. Uncertainty surrounds Volkanovski’s reign as the UFC champion, as he prepares to defend his title against Yair Rodriguez in UFC 290. Should Volkanovski emerge as the victor, there is a strong possibility he may challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title instead of defending his featherweight crown.

Topuria is open to the idea of going up against Holloway but is set on winning the UFC featherweight championship. Topuria believes that he is the best choice to defeat Volkanovski and bring the title with him. Topuria is confident in his skills, believing that he is unrivaled in the featherweight division, stating that no one can match his level of ability.

Topuria believes that fighting for the title is the only way forward for him but knows that waiting is an important aspect of his journey to becoming a world champion. When asked to pick a winner between Volkanovski and Rodriguez, Topuria thinks that Volkanovski will take the match. However, he balks at the idea of rooting for Volkanovski to win the match just so he can have his chance at the title.

Topuria is happy to practice patience, as he waits for his opportunity for a title fight. As he is still young, he is content to go through the journey of waiting for his chance to get the belt. Winning the title is his ultimate goal, and he is prepared to wait his entire life if that is what it takes.