Dana White confirms plan for Ilia Topuria’s next fight after Spaniard knocks Volkanovski OUT COLD and calls out McGregor | BA287TH | 2024-02-20 02:08:01

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Dana White confirms plan for Ilia Topuria's next fight after Spaniard knocks Volkanovski OUT COLD and calls out McGregor | BA287TH | 2024-02-20 02:08:01

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The Georgian-born Spaniard ripped the 145lbs title from the clutches of long-time champion Alexander Volkanovski early on Sunday morning in the primary occasion of UFC 298

DANA WHITE has made an official announcement on Ilia Topuria's first defence of the UFC featherweight title.

The Georgian-born Spaniard ripped the 145lbs title from the clutches of long-time champion Alexander Volkanovski early on Sunday morning in the primary occasion of UFC 298 in Anaheim.

Dana White confirms plan for Ilia Topuria's next fight after Spaniard knocks Volkanovski OUT COLD and calls out McGregor

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Ilia Topuria challenged Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight title at UFC 298[/caption]

Dana White confirms plan for Ilia Topuria's next fight after Spaniard knocks Volkanovski OUT COLD and calls out McGregor

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The Georgian-born Spaniard ripped the belt from the fan favourite with a brutal second-round KO[/caption]

Dana White confirms plan for Ilia Topuria's next fight after Spaniard knocks Volkanovski OUT COLD and calls out McGregor

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UFC president Dana White has revealed the promotion will host Topuria's next battle in Spain[/caption]

Topuria knocked 'The Great' OUT COLD within the second round of their California conflict to grow to be both Georgia and Spain's first UFC champion.

Topuria's star energy was clear and evident in battle week when Spanish sports icons, Iker Casillas, Andreas Iniesta and Rafael Nadal despatched him messages of help.

And the UFC plans to showcase the adopted Spaniard in his yard this summer time.

Within the post-fight press conference, White stated: "I need to go to Spain — we're going to Spain.

"If there's a venue obtainable for us, we'll be there.

"We're undoubtedly going to Spain … and it will be a pay-per-view."

Topuria, 27, is already dreaming about headling an icon stadium present at the Santiago Bernabeu – the home of Real Madrid – towards Conor McGregor.

And he doubled down on his want to face The Notorious simply minutes after fulfilling his dream of profitable UFC gold.

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Dana White confirms plan for Ilia Topuria's next fight after Spaniard knocks Volkanovski OUT COLD and calls out McGregor

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Ilia Topuia bizarrely referred to as out Conor McGregor after getting his arms on UFC gold[/caption]

He stated: "Conor McGregor, should you still have some balls, I might be ready for you in Spain!"

A rematch with Volkanovski – who has lost his final two by way of brutal knockout – is more more likely to come to fruition for Topuria than a showdown with McGregor.

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White, nevertheless, is refusing to decide to the prospect of pitting the pair towards each other, saying: "I don't know yet.

"It just happened. I'm not even fascinated with that proper now."

Topuria was overcome with emotion after having the featherweight strapped wrapped around his waist.

He informed UFC commentator Joe Rogan in his post-fight interview: "They say you'll be able to't do it, but belief yourself, work exhausting.

"Anything is possible. Take a look at me now."

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