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Alexander Volkanovski on how to beat UFC champ Ilia Topuria: 'Wrestle the bloke'
Volkanovski (27-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC), who saw his first featherweight title reign come to an end at the hands of Topuria by knockout at UFC 298 in February 2024, urges fighters to try and grapple "El Matador," and push him to unchartered waters.
Only fighter to go 5 rounds with Ilia Topuria says UFC champ isn’t the hardest hitter he’s faced
Emmett is the first and only fighter to enter a fourth round with Topuria, having reached the five-round distance with the UFC champion in 2023. Despite losing in one of the most lopsided fights in UFC history, Emmett was recently praised for his resilience and heart for lasting 25 minutes against Topuria.
‘Conor McGregor Carbon Copy’ Ilia Topuria gets Flamed by Nemesis Paddy Pimblett
Ilia Topuria has rapidly risen to stardom, becoming one of the most electrifying names of the UFC’s current generation. After The post ‘Conor McGregor Carbon Copy’ Ilia Topuria gets Flamed by Nemesis Paddy Pimblett appeared first on FirstSportz.
UFC 317 'Fight Motion': Rewatch Ilia Topuria make history in super slow motion
In the co-main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja (30-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC) took his time and took apart challenger Kai Kara-France (25-12 MMA, 8-5 UFC) for a third-round submission and his fourth title defense.
Ilia Topuria compared to Muhammad Ali by legendary UFC champion: ‘I haven’t seen many fighters like that’
Islam Makhachev is no longer the champion after relinquishing his title for a move to welterweight. A dream fight of Topuria’s, the Spanish superstar instead fought and knocked out former champion Charles Oliveira to win a second title in the main event of UFC 317.
Ilia Topuria makes case for being UFC’s pound-for-pound best with first-round KO of Charles Oliveira
Ilia Topuria continued his ascension up the pound-for-pound ladder with a major statement via a vicious first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira to win the vacant lightweight championship at UFC 317.
Paddy Pimblett rips UFC champion Ilia Topuria for 'trying to be Conor McGregor'
Pimblett (23-3 MMA, 7-0 UFC) was in attendance when Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) knocked out Charles Oliveira to claim the lightweight title in this past Saturday's UFC 317 headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Pimblett faced off with Topuria in the octagon, and the pair have continued to go at each other ever since.
UFC Star Claims Ilia Topuria Is Nothing More Than A Conor McGregor Clone
UFC star slams Ilia Topuria, calling him a Conor McGregor clone and questioning his originality inside and outside the cage.
What time is UFC 317: Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira? Ring walk time for fight
Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira enter the octagon for an epic battle at UFC 317. Here is the expected ring walk time for the main event bout.
Ilia Topuria's ideal scenario: Win a third UFC title vs. Islam Makhachev at 170
Ilia Topuria is once again claiming Islam Makhachev "ran" from him but remains hopeful their futures align in a historic UFC fight at 170 pounds.
UFC champ Ilia Topuria: Arman Tsarukyan 'much easier' fight than Paddy Pimblett
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria completely downplayed Arman Tsarukyan as a challenge. Out of the top lightweight contenders, many pundits believe Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) is the ...
Ilia Topuria Named New No. 1 Fighter in UFC Men's Pound-for-Pound Rankings
Ilia Topuria has surpassed Islam Makhachev as the No. 1-ranked pound-for-pound fighter in UFC, according to ESPN.
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Ilia Topuria next fight: 3 Opponent options for ‘El Matador’s’ UFC return, including Justin Gaethje
The Ilia Topuria next fight news should arrive in the coming weeks. Until then, we look at three opponent options ...
Demetrious Johnson: 'Unicorn' Ilia Topuria can retire undefeated like Khabib Nurmagomedov
Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) became the first undefeated fighter to win UFC belts in two divisions when he knocked out Charles ...
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Dana White’s conversation with Ilia Topuria following his UFC debut resurfaces… ‘You needed that to show you levels’
Following Ilia Topuria’s UFC debut in 2020, UFC boss Dana White pulled him to the side for a conversation following his fight ...
Ilia Topuria gets surprise callout from fellow UFC knockout artist
There’s no shortage of fighters that want a crack at Ilia Topuria following his title-winning performance at UFC 317.
Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: Ilia Topuria becomes megastar, UFC 317 recap, more
On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," the panel discusses the biggest stories to come out of UFC 317 in Las Vegas.