Ilia Topuria open to potential Conor McGregor fight despite level difference

Ilia Topuria has expressed openness to a potential fight with Conor McGregor, stating he never closes doors on such opportunities. The featherweight champion acknowledged that they are not currently on the same competitive level but noted McGregor's popularity and relevance in MMA discourse. Topuria emphasized the talking points surrounding McGregor as a factor in considering the matchup. The post invited fan reactions on whether such a fight would be exciting or ill-advised. McGregor has not competed in the UFC since his 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier.