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The UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria was never firmly fixated on locking horns with Sean O’Malley. The recent loss against Merab Dvalishvili made Topuria’s intentions even stronger – to not fight Sean O’Malley.
Merab Dvalishvili has already declared publicly that he won’t fight Ilia Topuria or jump to featherweight anytime soon. Which temporarily erases the chances of seeing a double champion in that region.
Ilia Topuria believes a fight with Sean O'Malley is no longer an option after his loss to Merab:
"Some other better fight will come along.
Ilia Topuria on fighting Sean O’Malley
In a recent interview, Ilia Topuria shared his thoughts on fighting Sean O’Malley.
"Some other better fight will come along. It's like the same with Paddy. It seemed like a super attractive fight, but if you're not at the level, what can I do? You get defeated even before you get into the octagon with me.
I don't even need to get in there for people to know that I'm better than you. So why fight?".
Ilia Topuria’s hand speed is frightening. pic.twitter.com/uv2uskQykO — MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) September 17, 2024
Ilia Topuria’s brother, Aleksandre, says he believes he would beat Ilia if they ever fought.
Ilia’s response is golden.
pic.twitter.com/vdjVHHfRFh — MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) September 16, 2024
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