JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ilia Topuria thinks a victory over Josh Emmett in Saturday’s UFC on ABC 5 will serve as his launching point for a featherweight title shot.
Topuria (13-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) competes in his first octagon headliner when he meets Emmett (18-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) in a key matchup for the 145-pound division, which takes place at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena and airs on ABC following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+. With an unblemished record so far in his UFC tenure, Topuria believes he’s put in the work to be considered a title contender.
If he beats Emmett, Topuria argues his resume gets taken over the top, and he should receive a crack at UFC gold.
