Ilia Topuria’s criticism of Conor McGregor reflects the current state of McGregor’s career and the shifting dynamics in the UFC.
Topuria, the undefeated UFC featherweight champion, has expressed that McGregor, despite his legendary status, is no longer
worthy of sharing the octagon with him due to his inactivity and lack of recent success. Topuria emphasized that he is focused
on bigger fights with top-ranked contenders like Sean O’Malley, Max Holloway, and Islam Makhachev, rather than a bout with
McGregor, who he describes as being out of shape and unranked.
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McGregor, who has not fought since his leg injury in July 2021 during his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier, has indicated plans
for a return to the octagon. However, Topuria’s comments highlight the growing sentiment that McGregor’s time at the top of
the sport may have passed, with newer champions like Topuria focusing on solidifying their legacies against current top-tier opponents.
