Ilia Topuria has stated he would not close the door on a potential fight with Conor McGregor. Topuria acknowledged that despite not being at the same competitive level currently, McGregor remains popular and continues to generate conversation. The Georgian-Spanish fighter emphasized he never closes doors on such opportunities. The post includes a poll asking whether the fight would be exciting or foolish to make. No concrete plans or timeline for such a matchup have been announced.
Ilia Topuria has indicated he is open to a potential fight with Conor McGregor, stopping short of dismissing the idea despite acknowledging the Irishman is not currently operating at the same competitive level.
Topuria, ranked second in the lightweight division and first in the pound-for-pound standings, carries a 17-1-0 record and has established himself as one of the sport's most dangerous finishers. The 29-year-old Georgian-Spanish fighter, who represents Spain and trains out of Climent Club, lands 4.81 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy and adds a credible grappling threat with 1.96 takedowns per 15 minutes. Standing five-foot-seven with a 69-inch reach, "El Matador" has made clear he never closes the door on high-profile opportunities, and his comments about McGregor fall in line with that outlook.
McGregor, 37, holds a 22-6-0 professional record and remains one of the most recognized names in combat sports. The southpaw Irishman, representing SBG Ireland, stands five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach and posted career numbers of 5.32 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy during his active run. Topuria acknowledged that while McGregor's current competitive standing does not place him among the division's contenders, his popularity and ability to generate public interest keep his name relevant in matchmaking conversations.
No official negotiations, timeline, or formal offer has been announced for this matchup.
Why it matters
- Topuria is positioned near the top of the lightweight division, meaning any opponent he targets carries significant title-picture implications
- McGregor has not competed recently and holds no current divisional ranking, making this an asymmetric matchup in sporting terms
- The contrast in styles — Topuria's multi-dimensional attack against McGregor's southpaw striking and fight IQ — would draw considerable attention if it ever moved beyond speculation
