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Topuria named a desirable opponent for the first defense of the belt

Dmitriy Kel May 2, 2024, 2 a.m.

UFC featherweight champion Elijah Topuria said he would like to make the first defense of his title against Brian Ortega, ranked as the division's third best fighter.

"I would fight Brian Ortega, who was much closer to beating Volkanovski than Holloway was in three fights. Ortega is always a risk to get hit and fight. He won his last fight and has some good wins under his belt. Would I want to come out against him? Sure, because right now it seems like: "Who if not him?" - Topuria stated in El Podcast de Webpositer.

Recall that Topuria won the belt in February at UFC 298 by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski.

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