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Ilia Topuria goes scorched earth on Belal Muhammad: ‘He has never finished any man or woman’

Ahead of his UFC 308 headliner later this month, Ilia Topuria has ramped up his rivalry with Max Holloway — and now even welterweight champion, , hitting out at his lack of finishes during his lengthy tenure in the Octagon.

Topuria, the current undisputed featherweight champion, will headline UFC 308 later this month in the promotion’s flagship return to Abu Dhabi, UAE — attempting to register his first defense of the divisional crown in a grudge fight with ex-champion, Holloway.

Ilia Topuria eyes biggest fight in history against Conor McGregor in UFC Spain debut
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Scooping the undisputed crown back in February in the main event of UFC 298, Georgian-Spaniard striker, Topuria landed a stunning second round knockout win over Alexander Volkanovski, handing the champion his first-ever loss at the featherweight limit during his Octagon tenure.