Conor McGregor gets invite to Spain from Ilia Topuria as featherweight star eyes blockbuster Spanish UFC card

Featherweight contender Ilia Topuria has thrown down the gauntlet. He has invited former two-division champion Conor McGregor to a possible blockbuster fight in Spain. McGregor and his team expect a return in 2024. Hence, Topuria would like to fight the Irishman for the first-ever UFC event in Spain.

Topuria openly called out McGregor in a tweet, signaling his desire to headline a card in Spain versus the Irishman. This move adds another element of intrigue to the lingering uncertainty surrounding McGregor’s return to action. This is what he had to say:

Topuria vs McGregor #ufcspain.

Ilia Topuria via X

Topuria will fight for the title at UFC 298. He is scheduled to face featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in February. Despite the title match, he has indicated interest in a high-profile fight against McGregor. The McGregor vs. Topuria bout in Spain would entertain many fans. The Irishman has a good fanbase in Spain thanks to his relationship with Sergio Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo, two former Real Madrid C.F. players.

As talk of McGregor’s return develops, Ilia Topuria’s callout intrigues the mix. Whether Conor McGregor accepts the invitation to fight in Spain or explores other alternatives remains to be seen. If Topuria wins the featherweight title, the UFC will likely want him to defend the title against featherweights rather than fight McGregor.

Fight fans react to Ilia Topuria’s callout to Conor McGregor

The latest callout to Conor McGregor by UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria has sparked a firestorm of responses. Topuria took to X to voice his desire for a fight with McGregor at a possible UFC event in Spain. The tweet elicited a flood of replies from MMA fans worldwide.

The reactions from the MMA community were highly varied. Some fans thought this was an incredible idea and that he should focus on his fight with Volk. Others were more supportive, believing he possessed the tools to beat McGregor. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

The many comments on Twitter demonstrate the fluid nature of fan interaction in the MMA industry. The ongoing discussion leaves open the question of whether McGregor will respond to the invitation, injecting more drama into the featherweight category.

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