Ilia Topuria picks Conor McGregor to beat Max Holloway in ‘sh*tty fight’ at UFC 329
Ilia Topuria has expressed his views on the upcoming fight between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway at UFC 329. He described the matchup as a 'shitty fight' but acknowledged McGregor's star power in the UFC. Topuria believes that despite McGregor's decline, he still has the upper hand over Holloway based on their previous encounter.
- ▪Ilia Topuria predicts Conor McGregor will win against Max Holloway at UFC 329.
- ▪Topuria described the fight as a 'shitty fight' but recognizes McGregor's significance in the sport.
- ▪McGregor and Holloway previously fought 13 years ago, with McGregor winning by unanimous decision.
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