In the ever-evolving world of mixed martial arts, predictions from seasoned fighters often spark intense discussions among fans and analysts alike. Recently, Cory Sandhagen, a prominent UFC bantamweight contender, shared his thoughts on a potential featherweight clash between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway. Sandhagen’s insights have added fuel to the anticipation surrounding this rumored bout.
Sandhagen Predicts Max Holloway vs Ilia Topuria
During an interview with CBS Sports, Sandhagen expressed his belief that Ilia Topuria would emerge victorious against Max Holloway. He praised Topuria’s skills, stating, “At 145, I think Ilia is one of the best guys, one of the best champs. I think that he is going to, unfortunately, beat Max Holloway. Because I love Max Holloway but I think that’s the way that I see the fight going”.
Potential Impact at Lightweight
Sandhagen didn’t stop at predicting the outcome of the fight. He also highlighted Topuria’s potential to excel in the lightweight division. “Ilia is just such a good fighter… He’s going to be a tough guy to beat for the entire division for a really long time and he kind of has that build where he can go up in weight and do well at ’55 I think even,” Sandhagen added.
⚡️Cory Sandhagen predicts that Ilia Topuria will beat Max Holloway and envisions Topuria achieving future success at lightweight division.
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While the UFC has yet to officially confirm the bout, reports suggest that Topuria and Max Holloway have reached a verbal agreement to fight at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi later this year. Fans are eagerly awaiting this potential matchup, which promises to be an electrifying encounter between two of the division’s best.
Cory Sandhagen’s prediction has certainly added an extra layer of excitement to the potential Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway fight. Whether his forecast will come true remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the winner of this bout is expected to make significant waves in both the featherweight and lightweight divisions.
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