UFC Fight Announcement: Ilia Topuria Aims for BMF Belt
Ilia Topuria, a Spanish-Geordian fighter with a perfect record of 15-0-0, has been eager to announce his next fight since last May. The 26-year-old revealed that his next opponent will be Max Holloway, the current holder of the BMF belt. However, it seems that Holloway is taking his time to decide on the fight.
Topuria Eyes BMF Title
Topuria has been eyeing the BMF belt since he won the featherweight championship. Although it is unclear if the title will be at stake in a fight against Holloway, Topuria is keen to face the 31-year-old in a featherweight bout. This would be a logical move, given Holloway’s current weight class.
Holloway’s Uncertainty
In a recent post, Topuria expressed his frustration with Holloway’s indecision. Topuria suggested that Holloway may be avoiding the fight or simply unwilling to move down to featherweight. The Spanish-Geordian fighter is eager to put the BMF belt on the line, but Holloway’s reluctance to commit to the fight is delaying the announcement.
Ortega’s Weight Cut
Topuria’s comments come after a recent incident involving Brian Ortega, who informed Diego Lopes’ team that he was unable to make the featherweight cut and asked to move the fight to lightweight. The UFC ultimately decided to classify the fight as a featherweight bout, which has raised questions about Holloway’s willingness to take on Topuria at featherweight.
Topuria’s Plea
In a recent post, Topuria appealed to Holloway, urging him to sign the contract and agree to the fight. Topuria is eager to face the BMF champion and put the title on the line, but Holloway’s hesitation is delaying the announcement.