Ilia Topuria is firing again on the doubters.
The world is eagerly anticipating the return of Featherweight’s most interesting. Topuria, 27, kicked off 2024 in fashion together with his enormous second spherical knockout of the all-time nice, Alexander Volkanovski, at UFC 297 in February (watch highlights). He has but to defend his title since.
An instantaneous rematch for a champion of Volkanovski’s caliber was one rapidly thrown out within the aftermath however finally led to “The Nice” leaning in favor of a relaxation interval after consecutive knockout losses. Subsequently, the door opened for former champion, Max Holloway, to turn into the frontrunner after a sensational efficiency and last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje at Light-weight to say Baddest Motherf*cker (BMF) gold in April 2024 (watch highlights).
There’s been little progress on getting nearer to a enjoyable Topuria vs. Holloway match up, and the 2 got here to verbal blows on-line at present (Thurs., July 4, 2024). The group has given Topuria flack for his handlings of doable bouts since beginning his title reign, and he’s not placing up with it.
“To all those that proceed to doubt me: Screw all of you, I don’t care about any of you,” Topuria tweeted. “You simply undertaking your insecurities onto me. Your envy, born out of your incapability to pursue your needs, poisons the center. Preserve watching me shine!”
Topuria has been flawless in his 15-fight profession up to now, successful by choice on solely two events (eight submissions, 5 knockouts). “El Matador” has been adamant he’ll turn into the primary to cease “Blessed” ought to their combat occur this 12 months as hoped.
