The entire UFC surrenders to Ilya Topuria: “He is what he said he was”
Yes, ok Ilya Topuria (16-0) He has already held the status of UFC featherweight world champion since February last year, when he knocked out Alexander Volkanovski in Anaheim… Only on October 26th did he bring the entire MMA world to his feet. There was resistance, especially in the United States, to the belief that “Matador” was “real”. But he promised. And it has already become clear that he does not keep his promises.
The knockout of Max Holloway sparked an outcry after the knockout. At the Etihad Arena or from anywhere in the world. Live, Volkanovski hallucinated with what Topuria achieved (as did everyone present at the Emirati event), and social networks on the Internet were filled with messages from dozens of UFC fighters. Meanwhile, on-set reactions appeared on television with rights… also with fighters as commentators.
The Spaniard had a great night after retaining his UFC crown.
“Best boxer I’ve ever seen wearing MMA gloves,” wrote UFC bantamweight fighter Cody Stamann. “Damn, that left hook was crazy,” Usman said. “Topuria has hands of stone. Spectacular finish,” wrote Justin Gaethje, former BMF… defeated by Holloway at UFC 300.
The best boxer I’ve ever seen wearing MMA gloves.
“Congratulations to the champion, it was incredible. Keep your head up, Max, you are a legend,” was the reaction of a certain Islam Makhachev. Who could be Ilya Topuria’s next opponent if he defeats Tsarukyan for the first time in early 2025. The number one in the weight category, who has always respected the “Matador”, despite the recent “showdown”, recognized the best featherweight in the weight category in the world.
Congratulations to the champion, it was incredible. Keep your head up Max, you’re a legend.
“Level,” said Gilbert Burns. “KO LOKO,” exclaimed Moicano. “Topuria has dynamite in his hands,” said Durden and Henry Cejudo went further: “Give Topuria the BMF belt.” There was no need for this. The Latino-Georgian, who already had it, brought it out after the victory.
Now it’s time to give her flowers… because that’s all she said.
Also Dustin Poirier one of the most respected UFC fighters who surrendered to Topuria on North American television: “Now it’s time to give her flowers… because she is what she says she is.” The American was inclined to win Holloway in this fight (like most UFC fighters), but after UFC 308 he had to recognize the abilities of “The Matador”.