“Conor McGregor Faces Chilling ‘Funeral’ Threat from UFC Champion – Shocking Warning Issued!”
UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria recently issued a chilling warning to former two-division champion Conor McGregor as tensions between the two continue to escalate. During a live stream sponsored by Duelbits, McGregor, enjoying his stout brand and smoking cigars, shared his thoughts on MMA and targeted Topuria, who had previously dismissed him. Topuria, when asked…
UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria recently issued a chilling warning to former two-division champion Conor McGregor as tensions between the two continue to escalate.
During a live stream sponsored by Duelbits, McGregor, enjoying his stout brand and smoking cigars, shared his thoughts on MMA and targeted Topuria, who had previously dismissed him. Topuria, when asked about fighting McGregor, remarked, “There are bigger fights than him. He’s not the McGregor that moved the masses; he represents alcohol and drugs more than the sport now.”
McGregor fired back during the stream, taunting Topuria when asked how he’d defeat him. “I’d grab him by the scruff of the chest and slap the little nose off him,” McGregor said. He then called for a fight at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) event in Spain on October 12, threatening, “You little fool, I’ll cave your head in. I’ll box your jaw in. On sight!”
Topuria, who’s been vocal about McGregor’s irrelevance due to his inactivity, responded aggressively during an Instagram live, saying, “F*** you, Conor. You’re not on my level. I’d plant these knuckles in your brain and fix your nose. When we meet, you won’t even look me in the eye.” He went on to warn, “On the 12th, McGregor will be at an event in Spain while I’m headlining. If we cross paths, there’ll be a funeral.”
Topuria is preparing for his first featherweight title defense against Max Holloway at UFC 308 on October 26 in Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, McGregor’s anticipated return to the UFC, initially set for a fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303, has been delayed until 2025 due to injury. Chandler is now scheduled to face Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 in November. McGregor has expressed interest in fighting Chandler upon his return, but UFC President Dana White has not confirmed any opponent.