Ilia Topuria has reached the pinnacle of the MMA world, and it seems he`ll stay there for a while.
At UFC 317 in Las Vegas, Ilia Topuria dramatically claimed a title by knocking out Charles Oliveira with a single, powerful punch in the main event. Topuria had been exceptionally confident leading up to the bout, promising to add Oliveira to his list of knockout victims, a promise he undeniably kept.
With recent knockout victories over high-profile opponents including Charles Oliveira, Max Holloway, and Alexander Volkanovski, Topuria has built a compelling case for one of the greatest three-fight winning streaks in MMA history. Known as `El Matador,` he remains undefeated with a 9-0 record in the UFC and a perfect 17-0 overall professional record.
Having previously vacated his UFC featherweight title to pursue championship gold at 155 pounds, Topuria now stands alongside distinguished multi-divisional champions such as Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, Amanda Nunes, Randy Couture, and Conor McGregor, among others.
Following this victory, discussion has emerged about whether Topuria has surpassed Conor McGregor in terms of star power, with some fighters suggesting Topuria is now the premier face of the UFC.
