Conor McGregor teases fighter and reveals his support for UFC 308 main fight

Former UFC Champion conor mcgregor. photo: instagram @thenotoriousmma

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The main fight of UFC 308, scheduled for October 26 in Abu Dhabi, generates great expectations. The featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg), Ilia Topuria, tries to defend his title for the first time against Max Holloway, who comes from a brutal knockout in UFC 300. Looking forward to the clash, Conor McGregor, who already held the belt in that division, made a point of provoking the Spaniard and declared his support for his former rival.

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During a visit to Marbella, Spain, to promote his BKFC event, McGregor criticized Topuria in an interview with Jamal Niaz. The Irishman said the champion does not truly represent Spain and expressed his support for Max Holloway.

“This is not his country. This is my country, Marbella, Spain. Where is he? This is not his country. He knows what his country is, and it is not Spain. So good luck, Max Holloway. Finish him!” said Conor.

Nationality of Ilia Topuria

Although he flies the Spanish flag, the featherweight champion has roots in two other countries. Ilia was born in Germany, but because his parents are Georgian, he moved to Georgia as a child. However, as a teenager, he moved to Spain and has been fighting for the country since his professional MMA debut.

Conor McGregor's Next Fight

McGregor has not returned to the Octagon since suffering a serious leg injury during a TKO loss to Dustin poirier in July 2021. Although he was scheduled to face Michael chandler No. UFC 303 In June, McGregor withdrew after breaking his little toe.

Chandler now prepares for a rematch against Charles Oliveira in the co-main event of UFC 309, on November 16. McGregor, in turn, focuses on Dan Hooker. The two fighters have verbally agreed to face each other in February., but Hooker is awaiting UFC approval to confirm the fight.