UFC News: Ilia Topuria Offers Max Holloway a Desperate Handicap With UFC Sphere Ruled Out as Potential PPV for Title Fight

There is a rumor circulating in the UFC about a potential clash between the current UFC Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, and the current BMF title holder, Max Holloway. Although there are no updates yet, it’s worth noting that they currently compete in different weight classes, with Topuria in Featherweight and Holloway in the Lightweight division.

Additionally, just hours ago, an MMA-oriented page on social media shared a reel where UFC CEO Dana White provided more updates on the Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes fight. Inspired by the upcoming UFC 303 fight, Ilia Topuria has reportedly extended a challenge to Max Holloway, offering him an advantage deal for their potential bout.

Ilia Topuria extends Max Holloway a benefit

Recently, UFC 303 has been making headlines not because of Alex Pereira but because of its main card featuring Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes. Initially set to fight in the Featherweight division, Ortega revealed before the weigh-in that he couldn’t make the 145 lbs weight limit. As a result, their fight will now take place in the Lightweight division.

Dana White addressed this change, stating, “ It’s a featherweight win. It’s a featherweight fight.” Ilia Topuria retweeted this video and with his potential fight against Max Holloway brewing, he wrote, “Max, you won’t have to cut to featherweight. I will defend the belt at 155 pounds, but please sign the contract.”

Previously, Topuria claimed Holloway was too old for the title, but by delivering an astonishing performance at UFC 300 against Justin Gatheje, Max Holloway silenced his critics and called out Topuria after his win.

Ilia Topuria’s comments regarding his fight with Max Holloway suggest a decent chance of it happening. The ball is now in the UFC’s court and ultimately with Max Holloway, the current BMF title holder. Interestingly, even Brian Ortega recently claimed in an interview that the Topuria vs. Holloway fight is booked.

Brian Ortega hints at Topuria vs. Holloway

UFC ranked #3 Featherweight contender, Brian Ortega, is all set for his second fight of the year at UFC 303 against Diego Lopes, which is slated for Saturday night. However, during an interview on Shak MMA’s YouTube channel, he was asked for his opinion on Max Holloway vs. Ilia Topuria.

“I think that fight’s already made. I heard that fight’s already made, let’s just say it that way, from what heard. could be wrong but I’m not usually wrong,” claimed Ortega. After that, the host asked Brian Ortega for his prediction on who would win the fight. Ortega answered that both fighters are evenly matched, making it hard to predict.

Furthermore, Brian Oretega isn’t the only one boldly claiming that the Holloway vs. Topuria fight is imminent. Renowned MMA reporter Ariel Helwani also asserted that this fight is all set and just needs an announcement. Let’s see if Dana White and the company will announce the bout at UFC 303. What are your thoughts on the potential bout? Let us know in the comments below.