Ilia Topuria has ambitions to introduce the greatest discussion of all time.
The journey of the Spaniard that started in a strong way, with Topuria that eliminates Alexander Volkanovski to become UFC -Fedweight champion in February 2024.
However, his reign was eventually a short one. Instead of not sitting off the throne, 'El Matador' has left after a successful defense against Max Holloway, choosing to pursue title glory somewhere else.
In his return to the lightweight division, Topuria will fight against Charles Oliveira on UFC 317 for the empty belt, which will give up Islam Makhachev on its own weight switch.
'Do Bronx' has the task of doing what no one has achieved so far in the cage. And with that he was able to do well to listen to a recent breakdown of the unbeaten Topuria of a UFC legend.
A dream will come out on 28 June. I will be the champion of the lightweight division. Charles, my apologies in advance … I just fight for my dreams. It is a pity that Makhachev ran away. 17-0 🌹 pic.twitter.com/ysuthz4u2h
– Ilia Topuria (@topuriailia) 13 May 2025
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Demetrious Johnson outlines path to disturbing Ilia Topuria in the Octagon
During a performance at the Red Hawk Recap Podcast, organized by Sean O'Malley's coach Tim Welch, UFC Goat Demetrious Johnson assessed the terrifying game of Topuria.
After a well-completed Arsenal on the way to an 8-0 UFC record, many have been left behind to wonder how the former featherweight Kingpin can be defeated.
According to 'Mighty Mouse', the answer could be in the conflict.
“I think someone who can uncover him like he is very good at that range, that slow, check, slow, check, and he comes in and throws as five-punch combinations,” said Johnson.
“As soon as someone gets him in that clinch, that area, that is where I think we will see how he reacts … that area that we have not seen him fight.
“If I were fighting against Ilia, I would fight against him in the clinch. It is like:” Ok, he gets too hard outside, he will stalk me. When I shoot, he will defend … What would he do in the clinch? ” … that's where I want to see what he would do. “
Ilia Topuria's undefeated run in the UFC
Of the eight names conquered by Topuria in the UFC, few have come close to identifying a weakness in the style of the Spaniard.
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist Ryan Hall was brutally KO'D by Topuria, while top wrestler Bryce Mitchell was thrown by 'El Matador' on the way to a defeat of the entry.
As far as the strikers are concerned, Topuria in particular became the first man to put Holloway asleep and sent Volkanovski to the same fate to give the Australian his only loss so far at 145 pounds.
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Oliveira has shown a strong power to recover from knockdowns on the feet and to let his hand up. With that he will try to eat that everything that Topuria has to offer, Come Fight Night during the International Fight Week.
But if the Brazilian becomes the next victim of the ex-featherweight, the path to the goat status will undoubtedly shorten for the always confused topuria.