Ilia Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) backed up each little bit of his pre-fight trash discuss when he demolished Volkanovski to grow to be the fifth undisputed featherweight champion in UFC historical past.
The quantity of brashness popping out of Topuria was beautiful to a level, simply because the claims of what he was going to do to Volkanovski had been unprecedented within the featherweight division. Clearly he knew one thing many others didn’t, although, as a result of his delivered a spectacular knockout that makes him simply the eleventh undefeated male champion in firm historical past.
This consequence primarily straps a rocket to Topuria’s again within the path of superstardom inside the MMA area. It’s only a query now if he can proceed profitable and capitalize. The very fact the UFC is eager to take an occasion to Spain reveals that it’s conscious of Topuria’s potential.
Between his outspoken manner, fashionable presentation, violent fashion and talent to hold the Hispanic market, Topuria is a dream champion for the UFC. The fights forward aren’t going to be straightforward, however Topuria has the world on the palm of his hand, and it’s going to be a enjoyable experience to see what his title reign seems to be like.
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