The buzz surrounding Ilia Topuria’s future continues to reverberate globally, with his recent move to the lightweight division and vacating of the featherweight title leaving fans and pundits alike wondering what’s next for the undefeated “Matador.” Despite the uncertainty, one thing is clear: Topuria’s sights are set on becoming a double champion, with a potential showdown against Islam Makhachev being the most coveted matchup. As we’ve previously reported, if Makhachev had accepted the fight, it would likely have been scheduled for the International Fight Week in late June, held in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas.
However, with no official confirmation in sight, Topuria has taken to social media to tease his next move, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. A recent tweet from the Spanish-Georgian fighter sent shockwaves through the MMA community, with a simple yet ominous message: “When we announce it, you won’t believe it. Get ready.” The tweet quickly went viral, with fans and media outlets from Spain to the United States speculating about the possible opponent and date of his next bout. As Topuria himself put it, “When we announce it, you won’t believe it. Get ready” – a statement that has only added fuel to the fire, leaving everyone eager for more information.
The anticipation surrounding Topuria’s next move has undoubtedly added to the hype leading up to UFC 313, which features a highly anticipated battle between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev for the light heavyweight title. While an announcement regarding Topuria’s next fight would be a perfect addition to the event, it appears that the focus may shift to UFC 316, potentially featuring a matchup between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Kara-France.
This Saturday, Topuria is set to address some of the lingering questions during a press conference for WOW 17 in Madrid, where he will be joined by the fighters competing in the event. As the current featherweight champion, Topuria will be taking on a role similar to that of Dana White, fielding questions and hyping up the upcoming event, scheduled to take place on March 29 at the Madrid Arena. Will we finally get some clarity on his next move? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – the MMA world will be watching with bated breath.
