Ilia Topuria (left) and Conor McGregor (right) are UFC highlights. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
on the eve of UFC 298, a survey released by 'ESPN MMA' surprised. The team pointed out similarities between the trajectories of Ilia Topuria e Conor McGregor, featherweight highlights (up to 65,7kg.) in the company. At the weekend, the Spaniard tries to make history and repeat the feat of the Irish star, who won the category in 2015.
According to the numbers, issues involving Topuria and the 'Notorious' are equivalent. When he won the linear title against José Aldo, in 2015, the Irishman had six consecutive victories, had an unbeaten record of 14 fights and was 27 years old.
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All brands mentioned are presented by Ilia. If he beats Volkanovski, the Spaniard will also win the featherweight title.
To be part of UFC history, Topuria will have a great challenge. The athlete needs to end the hegemony of Alexander, who has never lost as a representative of the division and has a reign of almost five seasons.
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