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MMA fighter Ilia Topuria expresses willingness to face Alexander Volkanovski in Australia and remains confident in his victory

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 … Continue reading MMA fighter Ilia Topuria expresses willingness to face Alexander Volkanovski in Australia and remains confident in his victory

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As UFC Jacksonville is over, here are some potential new matchups for the fighters involved

The featherweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) just got even more intriguing after Ilia Topuria’s impressive victory against Josh Emmett during UFC Jacksonville’s main event this past weekend. Topuria’s performance caught the attention of many, but the question remains: does it warrant a shot at the division’s current champion, Alexander Volkanovski, or top contender, Yair Rodriguez? The pair caution against the notion of … Continue reading As UFC Jacksonville is over, here are some potential new matchups for the fighters involved

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Ilia Topuria is happy to hold out for a title fight, but he’s open to facing Max Holloway in Spain

Ilia Topuria is already aiming for his next big UFC fight, adding to his impressive list of victories over the likes of Josh Emmett. He has set his sights on the championship title, specifically targeting Alexander Volkanovski, the current featherweight champion. Although his future is unknown, with the current champion set to defend his title against interim champion Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290 on July … Continue reading Ilia Topuria is happy to hold out for a title fight, but he’s open to facing Max Holloway in Spain

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MMA fighters anticipate Ilia Topuria’s ascension after dominant victory over Josh Emmett

The dominance that Ilia Topuria exhibited during his fight with Josh Emmett was so complete that one of the judges gave him a scorecard of 10-7 as part of his unanimous decision at UFC Jacksonville. Although fighters were thoroughly impressed with Topuria’s domination, they were also struck by Emmett’s resilience as a Team Alpha Male regular, who persevered through a five-round pummeling in the main … Continue reading MMA fighters anticipate Ilia Topuria’s ascension after dominant victory over Josh Emmett

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UFC Jacksonville sees Ilia Topuria put on a dominant display against Josh Emmett

he highly-touted Ilia Topuria has arrived. Any doubts about the skill and talent possessed by the 14-0 featherweight were erased in his dominant display against Josh Emmett during the UFC Jacksonville main event. After five rounds of one-sided striking, Topuria secured a unanimous decision victory with impressive scores of 50-44, a rare 50-42 and 49-45. Speaking after the bout, Topuria declared he was the next … Continue reading UFC Jacksonville sees Ilia Topuria put on a dominant display against Josh Emmett

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Forecasting the outcomes of UFC matches in Jacksonville

In UFC Jacksonville, featherweight contenders Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria face off in a fight that may be the last chance for Emmett to prove his worth. Although Emmett recently fought for an interim title, it is uncertain he will receive another chance if he can’t beat Topuria. Should Topuria emerge victorious, he may become the automatic No. 1 contender after Alexander Volkanovski defends his … Continue reading Forecasting the outcomes of UFC matches in Jacksonville

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Can Josh Emmett derail Ilia Topuria’s ascent in the UFC with a win at Jacksonville

The summer run continues with UFC action every weekend until late September, and this week’s event is UFC Jacksonville featuring a critical featherweight match between top-10 fighters Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria. Before that, we have 13 other fights to enjoy, so let’s dive into the ones worth betting on. First up is Neil Magny, favored at -170, in a fight against Phil Rowe – … Continue reading Can Josh Emmett derail Ilia Topuria’s ascent in the UFC with a win at Jacksonville

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UFC Jacksonville on June 24 to feature a fight between Neil Magny and Phil Rowe

Two talented welterweights, Neil Magny and Phil Rowe, have been set to face-off at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in UFC Jacksonville on June 24th. Magny, who previously suffered a loss to Gilbert Burns in January at UFC 283, is now returning to the ring aiming for redemption. Though the defeat brought his record to 3-2 in his last five bouts, Magny has achieved notable … Continue reading UFC Jacksonville on June 24 to feature a fight between Neil Magny and Phil Rowe

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Bryce Mitchell requires replacement fighter for UFC 288 due to Jonathan Pearce’s injury

The upcoming UFC 288 event has faced a setback with news of the loss of one of its main card bouts. It has been confirmed by several reliable sources within the MMA community that Jonathan Pearce has withdrawn from his scheduled featherweight matchup against Bryce Mitchell due to an undisclosed injury. MMA Fighting has learned from a credible insider that the UFC is working hard … Continue reading Bryce Mitchell requires replacement fighter for UFC 288 due to Jonathan Pearce’s injury

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Brian Ortega accepts Ilia Topuria’s challenge and is ready to teach some humility in their fight.

Brian Ortega, a former undefeated fighter and a dangerous submission artist in MMA, has faced some unlucky defeats in recent years. He lost to Max Holloway, one of the top fighters in the UFC featherweight division, in a title fight in December 2018, and has gone 1-2 in appearances post-Holloway, including a recent TKO loss to Yair Rodriguez after a shoulder injury. Ortega has been … Continue reading Brian Ortega accepts Ilia Topuria’s challenge and is ready to teach some humility in their fight.

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