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McGregor's Return Looms, Topuria Waits
10 May
Summary
- Ilia Topuria will fight Justin Gaethje for lightweight title next month.
- Conor McGregor is expected to return to fighting this summer.
- Topuria is open to a future fight against Conor McGregor.
The next appearance for Ilia Topuria in the octagon will be at UFC Freedom Fights 250. He is scheduled to compete against Justin Gaethje for the undisputed lightweight championship. The event is set to take place next month.
Speculation is currently high regarding Topuria's next potential opponent, especially following recent statements from Dana White about the anticipated return of Conor McGregor. White expressed strong confidence that McGregor will fight again this year, potentially this summer.
When questioned about the possibility of facing McGregor should his comeback materialize, Topuria indicated that it's a matchup he would seriously consider. He stated his constant pursuit of big fights and acknowledged McGregor as a significant name in the sport, leaving the door open for such an encounter.
White elaborated on McGregor's training and motivation, noting that while a return was expected last year, current signs point strongly toward a confirmed comeback in the upcoming months. He believes numerous positive developments behind the scenes support this prediction.
