Ilya Topuria: UFC change will take place in Abu Dhabi against Holloway
El Matador is being touted as the new image of the largest mixed martial arts company after its meteoric rise.
The UFC is looking for a new superstar to become the face of the company, and Ilya Topuria fits the bill to become the face of the company. “El Matador” is liked both outside and inside the cage. With an undefeated record, their fights usually don’t go to points. He became the featherweight champion by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski, one of the UFC’s legends and considered the best in history in the division. He will defend his title on October 26 in Abu Dhabi against another top player in the company: former Monarch Max Holloway. His overwhelming personality and “villain” attitude put him in the spotlight and made him the future of the UFC.
Ilya Topuria’s career has been impeccable. The Georgian-born Latino is not only an exceptional cage fighter, he is also mass phenomenon beyond its borders, where he managed to earn the respect and admiration of all fans of mixed martial arts. Topuria made his debut for the company on October 10, 2020, when he defeated Zalala. From then on he did nothing but win until he won his first belt in his last fight against the Australian. Alexander Volkanovski, where he won by knockout in the second round.
Road to the title
El Matador faced seven opponents
in the UFC until he won the world title.
He only ran out of time twice.
the result of the battle up to
defeat your opponent.
Here’s how he defeated his opponents in the UFC
Championship
world
(feather-weight)
Alexander
Volkanovski
5 rounds
When there’s no title on the line
UFC fights consist of three rounds.
out of five minutes. With the title on the line
Fights last 25 minutes,
with five five-minute rounds
every.
Road to the title
El Matador faced seven opponents
in the UFC until he won the world title. Only
in two cases he ran out of total battle time
before defeating your opponent.
Alexander
Volkanovski
5 rounds
When there’s no title on the line
UFC fights consist of three rounds.
out of five minutes. With the title on the line
Fights last 25 minutes,
five rounds of five minutes each.
Championship
world
(feather-weight)
Percentage of shots connected by Topuria by zone
Abu Dhabi will be the main witness to the first defense of Ilya Topuria’s featherweight belt. The Georgian-born Latino will face division number two ranked Max Holloway, who was the reigning monarch between 2017 and 2019, at UFC 308. which will take place this Saturday. The big event, whose partners will be Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev, will take place in Etihad Arenaone of the most famous stadiums in the United Arab Emirates.
Topuria’s strengths…
The champion is a very fighter
full, especially
for his fist qualities.
His “impact” attack is lethal.
for the enemy. Also
He’s skilled at finding knockdowns,
win a lot of fights
by submission.
Topuria needs to fight
short distances and overloads
upper body using arms
and cuffs. Kick less
and sometimes compromises
your safety by blocking
opponent’s blows.
Topuria’s strengths…
The champion is a very accomplished fighter, especially for
his boxing skills. His “impact” blow is fatal to
enemy. He is also adept at landing takedowns, winning
Lots of submission fights.
Efficiency
in demolition
Topuria needs to fight at short ranges
and overload your upper body with your arms and fists.
He kicks less and sometimes compromises
your safety by blocking enemy strikes.
The team that supports the champion
Topuria is not alone. One of the keys
about the success achieved by “El Matador”
there was a strategy
for their coaches who have
improved appearance of the finish
and improved his technique
fist
Jorge
Clement
Trainer
MMA
Augustine
Clement
Trainer
MMA
Javier
Clement
Trainer
boxing
Alexander
Topuria
fighter
and brother
from Ilya
The team that supports the champion
Topuria is not alone. One of the keys
success achieved by El Matador was the strategy
noted by his coaches who contributed
his finishing side and improved his technique
fist
Jorge
Clement
Trainer
MMA
Augustine
Clement
Trainer
MMA
Alexander
Topuria
fighter
and brother
from Ilya
Javier
Clement
Trainer
boxing
Despite the company’s predictions that Holloway is the winner, Topuria has no doubt that he will defeat the American: “I will point to the center of the octagon and stay there. I want to give the fans the best and most exciting 10 seconds in UFC history.because they deserve it. “If he stays in the middle, I promise you I will knock him out.”
Infographics:
Miguel Angel Fernandez
Editorial coordination:
Cristina Parra – Javier Silles
Special coordination:
Mariano Tovar
Web development and design:
Rodrigo Lugero –
Dario Gonzalez
Sources consulted:
ufc – ufcespanol – elmatador.es
espndeportes – mundeportivo
Getty and its own developments.
Infographics:
Miguel Angel Fernandez
Editorial coordination:
Cristina Parra – Javier Silles
Special coordination:
Mariano Tovar
Web development and design:
Rodrigo Lugero –
Dario Gonzalez
Sources consulted:
ufc – ufcespanol – elmatador.es
espndeportes – mundeportivo
Getty and its own developments.