Ilia Topuria: "I will finish Alex Volkanovski in one round"; Down to fight Max Holloway in Spain

Ilia Topuria talks about his win over Josh Emmett at his post fight press conference.
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[@dwayne9486]

I love how Illia has took all of Paddy’s fans and star power 💯💯

[@NunchakuChi]

No he hasnt.

[@TanRicky321]

He deserves it, he’ll live up to the hype

[@SeanSullyy]

Paddy is kinda meh at fighting, and he became pretty annoying. But ilia is a douche bag. He definitely hasn’t stolen the fans or star power.

[@smackbarm_peywet6533]

@@SeanSullyy either way hes a much better fighter and would KO paddy in 2 rounds

[@anekinoo7]

⁠@@SeanSullyypaddy is a cockiness has more fan fare. illia just has the douche cockiness

[@danielwalsh8319]

Massive respect to Ilia but Volk’s been underestimated and overlooked most of his career, we’ll see how it pans out but both men are warriors in my eyes regardless of the outcome.

[@TheeFitnessEnthusiast]

Alex with beat Illia early. Although, if this fight happens in 2-3 years, I think Illia can beat him. But right now, Alex wins. No question.

[@sittingdingo1]

Illia is similar to vulk but half his level. THERES LEVELS TO THIS GAME!!!!!

[@TemTsD]

@@ryangreen45 not prime volk

[@khanwebb172]

​@@ryangreen45We just watched him not finish Emmitt, even if Volk does get dropped it won't matter.

[@andrewhardy2635]

Shrimp tempura is the best!!

[@kalebhilliard6288]

Not in one round, but this guy is dangerous. Extremely impressive performance. I am a fan!

[@tapiwamanny]

He might be impressive, but volk is another level

[@bfat387]

Max holloway, yair, volk, would all slap this this guy around

[@Langwene69]

if he couldnt finish emmet he isnt hurting volk.

[@giorgimargiani7402]

@@bfat387hold on to those words real hard buddy, we shall see soon shall we not?

[@temp8._8]

@@giorgimargiani7402Max, yair and volk would *Shame* this dude.

[@CookCaramier]

I like the kid, but you NEVER underestimate Volk

[@PotentSenzu]

Dana?

[@theAussie01]

​@@PotentSenzuno he said VOLK ......not dana

[@cseyjah]

@@theAussie01 he said that because dana notoriously says "i like the kid" a lot when he's talking about young figthers

[@jamiefugazi6974]

Volk's got this easily. Ilia just beat Emmet impressive but come on now it's Emmet. Yair is way more dangerous can't wait for 290. Still betting Volk's, Moreno and Whittaker with confidence.

[@shade8810]

@@jamiefugazi6974 wouldnt bet moreno hes 2-0 against pantoja and hasnt improved much

[@alphus195]

What struck me was his cardio. Bro wasn't even breathing heavy in the 5th. Real question is whether its on the same level as Volk. Time will tell. Great Fight!!!

[@burekskremicem]

True, but he dictated the pace and it was all striking. If he fights Volk, he's getting tested everywhere.

[@AkamapD]

@@burekskremicemdont forget that Ilia was mainly a grappler before joining the UFC

[@MavDillain]

I wanna find out

[@BaileyPascoeMedia]

the one thing that stood out to me was his stance looks vulrnerable to leg kicks, which volks low kicks are elite

[@chubbec]

@@BaileyPascoeMedia volk uses kicks to set up punches mainly so it shouldn't make a difference from what we've seen - they aren't chopping leg kicks

[@Amzyy]

I like everything about Ilia Topuria he has everything to become a mega star in this sport. Very well rounded everywhere

[@Pandemomium4Life]

Needs to work on throwing & checking kicks more tho

[@MATMAXOMG]

@@Pandemomium4Lifehe needs to work on throwing them or checking them?

[@Tadpole009]

A little bit of both. He threw less than 10 kicks. Would like to see him kick more.

[@Pandemomium4Life]

@@MATMAXOMG meant to say &

[@abseil76]

Yet he couldn't finish a washed up Emmett in 5 rounds. 🤷🏻

[@Allah.Soldier]

26 years old put such fight against a real contender like Emmett. His a real deal

[@Leroyscaand]

Invalid.Bias

[@Amzyy]

Next champ. Very exciting fighter will be up there with Charles Olives

[@moonvenerable7897]

put up a fight against a soon to be 39?🤔

[@Cryptum404]

No one thought Emmett was gonna win

[@jamesgardner4412]

One of the most skilled 26 year olds the fight game has seen

[@BlackwingsProphet]

Even though Ilia is only 26 he make decisions like a veteran from his offense to defense even his overall game plan was top notch tonight

[@ethanandpals6294]

I was impressed with his boxing defense the most. Shit was beautiful to watch.

[@rodrigodc4l951]

For those of you who don’t know Spanish, this guy just laid out a great message for everyone to believe in yourself

[@Muhamad3mad]

Can you translate it please ?

[@BSoul-sp5di]

There's nothing more powerfull in this life than your mind, with your mind you could achive whatever you want, there is nothing that could resist you.. And so on. This guy is a beast at understanding mind life love god

[@HoorayMeee]

I wanna watch a buddy cop movie with Ilia and Merab. Love their energy. Fuerza Ilia!!!

[@brandonj162]

Bro couldn't finish Emmett in 5 and he's gonna take Alex out in 1? .... lmao

[@k1ng_0fthes0uth-8]

Right?

[@JamieReynolds89]

​@@k1ng_0fthes0uth-8left?

[@respectopinion6129]

@@JamieReynolds89 up

[@gorillabarrel]

@@respectopinion6129 down

[@tonynguyen3670]

@@respectopinion6129 down

[@R4RB]

Where is the interpreter? Wtf Dana? For all the non-Spanish speaking Ilia fans, I got you below👇🏽 6:00 Reporter asks if they can speak in Español (Spanish) Let's do it, they were unsettling my mind already. . . . Reporter asks, even though it was a beatdown, how does Ilia feel after spending 25 minutes in the octagon? 6:18 Ilia: Weeell, I feel it a bit in my fingers, but that was all from dishing it. I do not even want to imagine how the other guy feels who was getting it all lol. . . . Reporter asks if Ilia thought that the fight was about to be stopped at any point, (especially after the fourth). 6:42 Ilia: Wel, I thought that in, in the fourth round he was, they were about to stop the fight. Honestly, it was . . . mmm, like, agonizing to keep letting that eye have it, it was like . . . I was starting to feel guilty. It was like beating on a person who was all fkd up but . . . it is my job. It is whaaat they pay us for, what we prepare for, aaaand I had to keep putting it on him. . . . Reporter asks if he felt those Ilia chants (or was he so tunnel vision'd that he couldn't). 7:13 Ilia: Ooof course I felt it. I am a person that enjoys every moment oof . . . of all the energies that God sends me in life. I was listening to and was grateful of it at the same time because usually, I am used to coming out and to get booed and today, honestly, that felt super good because I felt the public supporting me tremendously aaaand . . . it is and was something that I feel grateful for aaaand, it was like Wow. . . . Reporter asks for some words for Ilia's fans. 7:44 Ilia: Thank the whole world for all the constant support they give me and tell them that there is nothing more powerful in life than one's mind, 'ya know? With your mind you can attain whatever it is you want to attain. There is nothing you cannot overcome. If you believe, if you have the faith that you are a soldier of God, this life is yours. . . . Reporter asks what message does Ilia think he sent the division with his performance. 9:47 Ilia: Thhh, The message I, ja, sent thaaa, that I sent everyone, that a retirement card, soon, that everyone start retiring little by little, you'll see, haaa. Reporter: Is that what's waiting for them? 9:59 Ilia: Oh, it is about to be hell for them now accepting a fight with me and preparing mentally, physically, everything to, step in that octagon with me. Reporter: Yes Ilia: Whatever happens to happen, theyre about to have to go thru hell because they know theyre about to face some . . . a guy that is super tough who brings it all, coming to attack, so making it through those difficult moments , pffft, is perplexing, believe me. . . . Reporter asks him to speak on fighting with Max, but in Spanish now, and how Ilia's willing to fight him but it is conditional, no? 10:33 Ilia: Exactly, it's like, what does it do for me right now to fight Max Holloway if I am about to fight for the belt? He already lost his opportunity three times. Yes, he was the champion in the past buut right now if they offer me to fight him in Spain, mm, why not? It makes sense, but outside of that, what sense does it make to fight Max Holloway (?) who we can clearly see is only accepting fights to stay active, fight, collect a payday, aand live it up. Mmmmmm, if they give him to me in Spain, gladly, it could happen. But if not, it's just that I'm about to fight for the title, 'ya know? And it is a dream thaat I've had since forever. So, I'm a, I'm going for it. . . . Reporter asks if Ilis is about to speak with the UFC president and make a push for UFC Spain in 2024. 11:25 Ilia: I have already spoken tonight withhh, with everyone in the UFC innnn, inside the octagon. I have shown with my work that I deserve it. I don't need to speak any more words. I show it all in the octagon. . . . Reporter asks if Ilia saw Sergio Ramos in the crowd (supporting him and doing some shadow boxing). 11:58 Ilia: It was super good, a su, a super good experience. When he wrote and told me that he would coo . . . to . . . he would come to see me, honestly it filled me with great joy. Fe . . . Ferran Torres also came to see me bang. Not 'gonna lie, it always feels good wheeen your countrymen come tooo give their support and I feel extremely grateful. . . . Reporter asks, knowing Sergio's style in football, how does Ilia think he would have fared in mixed martial arts? 12:25 Ilia: For Sergio? Equally as well as in football. He is a person who is super committed and for the, for those, for people who are committed and wiiith faith, and with consistency, it goes well innn, in all areas. . . . No more questions 12:44 Ilia: thanks boys and have yourselves a good night

[@nicholasjairaj]

Appreciate you bro.

[@burekskremicem]

You're the GOAT of the comment section!

[@R4RB]

Cheers fellas

[@TROLL_FACE_00]

I think he's jumping the gun here. He'll just lose hard against Volki if he fight him. It's just too early for him. A Holloway fight will truly determine that whether he has a chance or not against Volky.

[@CAZADOR835]

styles make fights and he matches up good vs Volk

[@ImGonnaOilYouUp]

@@CAZADOR835 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@emuka2048]

TOP URIA ❤

[@Southsideassassin]

@@CAZADOR835I like Ilia but he doesn’t match up well against volk. I think too many of you are letting your bias get in the way. I can guarantee you if he fights volk the way he currently fights it’s going to be a bad time. He is great but Alex makes great fighters look average.

[@thetruthseeker8142]

I dont see him beating max or yair, emmett didnt have enough output, but those guys will fight .

[@Onamorata]

Bro him vs Holloway would be technician HEAVEN

[@Pandemomium4Life]

Holloway needs to stay away from the cage if they fight. Ilia won't fear his power and max hasn't dealt powerful fighters seeking out body shots. Anyone taller than Ilia gets their body destroyed and then their head.

[@Darrel219]

10:48 Hes speaking facts, he said: fighting max is useless for him & might waist his spot to fight volk, after the yair fight (because volk is active). Also said, people say he’s a former champ & all…but he argues max lost his chance at the belt, he’s just fighting for to stay active & pay his bills. which he did kinda say we are in two different lanes with two different goals. but unless they fight in Spain, he probably won’t do the fight.

[@chrismallory3718]

He may get the fight but it won't be in Spain, Dana ain't about to let this dude demand stuff

[@glennmahoney3911]

Max will beat the brakes of him Volkanovski plays with him

[@user-hj8dh5yr6u]

Ilia🐺💂‍♂️🗻🇬🇪🇪🇦👆

[@BlackHatGhostAnon5670]

This is gona be in a 'When trash talk goes horribly wrong' if he thinks hes beating Volk in 1 round. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@draco2xx]

islam did it😂

[@natemarx4999]

0:07 - chants for Ilia as he steps up to the mic 0:23 - feeling really proud 0:45 - on Ilia’s improvement with his striking 1:30 - Was Ilia frustrated that he couldn’t finish Josh Emmett? 2:10 - Ilia thought the ref would stop the fight in the 4th round 2:24 - surprised to see him come out for the 5th round? 2:42 - Max Holloway or title shot? 3:23 - what do you do differently than Volk? 4:22 - what would it mean for you to bring the first UFC event to Spain and headline it? 4:51 - what was the experience fighting a top level guy like Josh Emmett? 5:34 - will Ilia be there to watch Volk and Yair fight? 6:01 - (Spanish) how did you feel fighting after those 25 minutes of hard fighting? 6:29 - Ilia started to feel bad watching how rough Josh’s eye was looking 7:04 - did you feel the vibration of the fans screaming your name? 7:38 - your message to all of your Spanish/iberian fans? 8:10 - Merab or Ilia; who will win a UFC title first? 9:01 - Merab praises Ilia 9:39 - (Spanish) what message did you send to the entire division after your fight with Emmett? 9:58 - they will go through hell having to fight me 10:25 - Ilia will only fight Max Holloway with a special condition. Outside of Spain he is not interested. Max has had his moment already 11:17 - has Ilia spoken to the UFC about this? 11:39 - what was the experience of having legendary Spanish football player Sergio Ramos support you?

[@rodrigog4290]

😁

[@nakination6957]

You should wear a cape while writing this.

[@xXSEGISMUNDOXx]

Liberian fans? xD

[@vladimir5351]

Thanks🖤

[@nigelleeakamoneybanklocks8903]

Not the hero we deserve, but the hero we needed❤👊🙏

[@GiorgiAkhalaia]

My sympathy for Emmet, it was nice to see that he never gave up, real man.

[@georgemartyn5268]

what else do you expect him to say? i'm fighting arguably the best fighter in the world and i'm scared shitless? obivously he'll try to do his best at hyping the fight up, and, if he can't win, leave with as much cash as he can

[@TroubleOnTheWaters]

Exactly. How don't people understand why fighters say this by now? Even if they don't believe it

[@p3ntality17official4]

this make sense but illias fans aren't😂

[@_007B]

Illia is an honest man, his answers to questions are immediate and sound very genuine.

[@nathanielrollocks9372]

Those glasses are 🔥🔥🔥 what brand are they?

[@fujibosco]

Relax everyone. It’s a business. He’s just cutting a promo. He certainly has the talent to do it.

[@Wamrage76]

Topuria will win the belt and defend it 25 times. Then he will lose one fight and instantly be labeled as a can.

[@spencer9488]

Was not expecting him to smoke Emmet like that. Wow.

[@Leroyscaand]

Smoke? He didn’t even get the finish.😂 delusional

[@saynotothegreatreset]

​@@Leroyscaand he dominated josh all night long 😊

[@lewisbeaton7839]

@@Leroyscaandhe absolutely smoked him what world are you living in 😂

[@AssortedFacts]

@@saynotothegreatreset40 year old one dimensional fighter, volk would murder this bum

[@kagomehigurashi693]

@Leroyscaand he beat him so bad you cant even comprehend what you saw 🤣

[@danielgonzalez-yp7hi]

Congratulations mate , great fight, 🇦🇺.

[@sandrovaro]

Let’s go champ! ✊🏻

[@hunterking5571]

Volk sends him to the hospital :)

[@sandrovaro]

@@hunterking5571 he will send your volk in a grave!!! ) better than a hospital )

[@storms4063]

He’s not ready for Volk. Delusional to think it happens in one round.

[@benparton1849]

He just rolled Emmett over for 5 rounds, R4 imo was as close to a 10-7 I've seen in a while. Emmett was top 5. What makes you think he isn't ready? 14-0 w/12 finishes? Not saying he beats Volk but for sure he deserves a shot

[@AndreiLucaa]

@@benparton1849yeah, i think the same. Just give him the shot, there isn’t much left for volk in 145 division anyway.

[@Edu_Silver21]

To happen in one round is just his wish. Its just how he hypes the fight. He also said he doesn't mind if it has to go all 5 rounds like it happened today.

[@drewmcgary2872]

​@@benparton1849 Emmett literally just throws big overhands and leaves himself open constantly Volk is so much better everywhere it's laughable that they are so close in rankings😂

[@kojinmaster]

@@Edu_Silver21anything is possible and it is a positive to have this invincible mentality when you are undefeated

[@salwanisteakhouse]

This man just proved tonight he’s a top guy in this business! Moved into the top 5 in 1 of the most impressive ways I’ve seen great performance

[@MasterMind-zw3zl]

Crisp camera work compared to other outlets

[@D-R-O]

“He dropped me 3 times” -Merab “Infinite gas tank” Dvaulishiftjitnsk That’s pretty insane tho 😭😭

[@gulfcoastjit]

Volk in one ? Bro you couldn't even put Emmett to sleep lol

[@dvrkzxnxivofficial7]

He ain't swinging like a madman to finish the fight, he stayed patient.

[@jamesredding9410]

@@dvrkzxnxivofficial7Facts! Styles makes fights!

[@enriqued8220]

​@@dvrkzxnxivofficial7yeah but volks a different kind of striker and fighter. Volk not only has power but incredible skill just look like he outstruck max the last time they fought.

[@kagomehigurashi693]

@enriqued8220 max almost kod volk like twice in the second fight. Its possible

[@dvrkzxnxivofficial7]

@enriqued8220 let's see tho, I think volk wins but topuria will give him so many problems

[@khanwebb172]

He should fight Max being ranked 9 and beating the 5th ranked fighter who is coming off a loss doesn't really justify a title shot. One more in my opinion and Max would be the ultimate test

[@mysteriousguy1393]

For some reason, I believe Max is a tougher stylistic matchup for him than Volk. Max’s much taller and his durability is crazy, he can walk Ilia down with crazy pressure and overwhelm ilia with Volume and Versatility with leg kicks and slowly break him to win a Close decision

[@khanwebb172]

@@mysteriousguy1393 It's funny you say that because I was just saying the same thing to my mate. I think the chin of Max will allow him to pour pressure on Ilia I suspect that a lot of volume will be overwhelming for Ilia, also Max has incredible takedown defence and is much more versatile with his strikes. I find it hard to see a way Ilia finishes Max and I think over 5 rounds Max breaks him. Volk will find it a lot harder, he has a good jab which I think would cause issues for Ilia but he doesn't have a lot of ways to finish if any and Ilia's speed matches Volks which is unusual plus he has more power in his hands. Volk would need to spam his jab and enter or exit with leg kicks keeping a tight guard for 5 rounds.

[@thefatalveli1225]

Ilia will ragdoll Max....

[@khanwebb172]

@@thefatalveli1225 Haha you must be kidding, how exactly?

[@nickjames4693]

Great fight defo up there

[@Last_Chance.]

I remember watching an interview with him a couple years ago and he was asked about his wife and he said " what's most important is that she's absolutely amazing in the sheets" lmfao I'll never forget that. He's the man.

[@illidan6494]

Really? Jajaja

[@simondalton8295]

I mean he has a point 😂

[@thatt-shirtguy9669]

Max Holloway is the acid test for all these new generation featherweights. If you can't beat Max, you ain't beating Volk. Period.

[@ramonsalazar32]

styles makes fights

[@Pratikphuke]

True 😊

[@alexgonzalez8954]

Nice. I like that analogy

[@zezeti2246]

Same in lightweight with Charles😅

[@infinite7708]

So yair cant beat volk

[@o-townminideals3104]

It was a good test because some fighters might not have the skill like Josh, but heart goes a long way....Volk has heart, skill and cardio....it's gonna be a hell of a fight💯

[@user-dc9yv4rf1f]

Congratulations

[@duleeyfitnesslife]

So happy for him but are we gonna forget that Holloway is still in this division

[@jacobballesteros6030]

I wanna see Ilia vs Arnold

[@akimesaul5445]

I love Arnold but I think he’d lose that fight

[@Liquid_nimbus]

What did Arnold do against max? Topuria is an excellent boxer I think he can piece Arnold up

[@mrspiff6955]

That would be a good fight. I think Arnold beats him though.

[@Pandemomium4Life]

@@mrspiff6955 Name one area where Arnold has the advantage. One clean punch and Arnold always dances

[@mrspiff6955]

@@Pandemomium4Life If you really are a fan of Topuria, just hope they don’t match him up against Volk, Max or Arnold. He stands a chance against Ortega and Kattar. Emmett is going to be 39 and is on his way out. This fight was the typical “young contender against older fighter” matchup to build up an upcoming fighter.

[@mariuspetre1613]

When he switched to spanish .. was amazing to really hear his mind …

[@ncpmadhead]

Ilias relationship with merab is awesome. Can tell its genuine brotherly love

[@breakdancerQ]

Yes, it's beautiful, no egos they just want to best for each other

[@djl2226]

I don’t think Ilia will finish Volk in 1 round, but I admire his confidence. I’m picking Volk by decision in that one. I think his striking skill and cardio will be too much for Ilia.

[@lewisbeaton7839]

Alot of salty mma fans in the comments. Ilia was tremendous tonight and fought a perfect fight, id like to see him vs Max at somepoint would be a great boxing match. He gives Volk a very tough match hes elite everywhere and hes getting better every fight.

[@AssortedFacts]

Dudes a bum lol, couldn’t finish old man emmet, volk would abuse this guy

[@kagomehigurashi693]

Check now 🤣

[@lewisbeaton7839]

@@bdgandalfow2776 well open your eyes then you knob jockey

[@aldomauricioable]

Bro it is simply that what he said, with what it happened do not coincide. He did not finish Emmett and he did not ko him. So Tuporia is good but not that good.

[@trappy7280]

What's salty is your brain them ufc stating facts 🤔🤣

[@monstermind4286]

A Star for sure ! Idk about round 1 though.

[@tootiemusicc357]

Well one thing we know now for sure! Paddy is sh*tting his pants😂😂

[@sneak916]

Paddy has to avoid this guy 100%🤣

[@upsidedahead]

Notice how not many people are talking about Paddy anymore. That guys a 🤡

[@BJJmaestro]

The power, the swagger, the confidence. This man has got it all!

[@benpartrick4836]

Power? He just went the distance

[@kevinirons1746]

​@@benpartrick4836like it or not he definitely has power

[@kingt0295]

@@benpartrick4836how many times did he drop Emmett and 2 of those drops should’ve been a TKO but Emmett has crazy will power and refused to give up and shell up. Topuria has power

[@benpartrick4836]

@@kingt0295 but he didn’t stop him !! Even Jeremy Stephens stopped emmet and Stephens isn’t on the same level as volk

[@kingt0295]

@@benpartrick4836 Stephens had ridiculous power for his size he never was fundamentally good that’s why he has so many losses but if he caught you it was over. I want Volk to beat Topuria as an Australian but it’s dumb to dismiss him entirely Topuria is good

[@DavidMartinez-ve8hi]

LETS THE FIGHT HAPPEN🌹

[@mikeymathis3]

Future SuperStar! He has the total package folks 💯

[@Cody---]

He's gonna get humbled

[@thefatalveli1225]

When? By who ? 14-0

[@micahjohnson138]

​@@thefatalveli1225volk are to good for him

[@hannameister]

Great fighter but Volk is a completely different kettle of fish to emmet. Will be far more elusive, and not rushing it and getting caught for fun. That being said it’s an exciting fight, that’s if volk gets past Yair, which I expect he will.

[@nickelu-sn1sb]

“Alright then mate” - Volk

[@pantalonespuebla]

Emmett demostró tremendo aguante y un corazón de guerrero. Ilia pega duro, se le vio dominante y con buen boxeo pero siendo honesto no creo que pueda finalizar a Volkanovksi en el primer round. Alex es cosa aparte, Saludos.

[@luisinfantes9359]

Lo que importa es ganar, está claro que le puede dar una buena pelea a Volk, y yo ví que mejoró su boxeo bastante

[@pantalonespuebla]

@@luisinfantes9359 Comparto tu opinión, saludos.

[@aldomauricioable]

@@luisinfantes9359 No le va a ganar a Yair, ni a Max ni a Volk.

[@luisinfantes9359]

@@aldomauricioable la más difícil es con Volk, a Yair se lo come, a Max puede ser

[@akagym2239]

​@@aldomauricioableDeberías estar contento de que haya aires frescos en la división, todavía no he visto a ninguno de los que nombras el poder de K.O que le vemos viendo a Topuria...

[@rogerrolex6981]

You have no credibility saying that nobody has beaten that dude like that he’s by far one of the toughest guys in the UFC

[@JoseCastillo-gt3qr]

Alex treat ilia like his son

[@nico348]

He said hes gonna wait for his title shot lol. Danas gonna love that 😂

[@otochkhartishvili4484]

Thats Some Georgian power . 🇬🇪❤️ Volk VS Ilia will b a great fight . Love this sport

[@fahads1866]

Ilia is an amazing fighter who also posseses that "It" factor. The latter you cannot teach 👏

[@enriqued8220]

Wow Illia inspired me when he talked about your mind and God and how if its aligned you can do anything.

[@Philllin]

"his world is gonna end"...damn what a killer

[@coldwaxmn]

Great fight for him, but to say he’s waiting for his title shot or only will fight Max in Spain. Idk about all that. He might be a little ahead of himself on that one

[@MMA4LIFE]

I love his attitude but if he can’t finish Josh, he won’t finish Volk. What a boxing clinic he put on tonight

[@Langwene69]

bro got knocked down by jai herbert with a high kick I honestly think yair would do him dirty.

[@beastieking1]

@@Langwene69so a bigger fighter only almost got him out of there big whoop

[@Sephiroth-1]

The hype is real with Topuria he's one of those contenders that never let's you down 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelshingledecker3184]

Dang, look how swollen his knuckles are. What a banger.

[@BigKevStatus777]

I thought Emmett was going to retired ? He was a straight punching bag

[@IronReef77]

Honestly he could have ended it earlier than the 5th round if he had got a rear naked choke. He chose to try for the ko/tko

[@joseh9021]

Chose??? 😂 ok crazy guy

[@IronReef77]

@@joseh9021 Re watch the fight knucklehead lol

[@elpibe1924]

@@joseh9021yeah he didn’t go for the submission in the 4th round and it was obvious he wanted the KO stat

[@oceaneleven4087]

this man is really very scary, he is at his prime he is future double champ. i want to see him fighting in LW

[@nmdc93]

Hes too small for Lw. He could make 135

[@oceaneleven4087]

@@nmdc93 may be he can in future

[@draco2xx]

​@nmdc93 too small but went up lw and competed with the champ islam went the distance. volk is even smaller than ilia

[@JD-xm3mg]

Cmon man

[@juangarijozapata1338]

Lo dijo y lo hizo, ardieron las hogueras. Grande paisano.❤

[@demmo001]

Very impressive win…but he said in round 1 tonight! How is he getting volk out in 1?

[@Pandemomium4Life]

Volk doesn't present the same danger as Emmett. With Volk the fear is him outclassing you and giving you a beat down, but with Emmett its your consciousness leaving you in one shot.

[@mrspiff6955]

Volk will beat him up worse than he did Ortega and Zombie. There’s levels.

[@dvrkzxnxivofficial7]

​@mrspiff6955 Topuria sleeps TKZ lol, And Topuria will outclass Ortega.

[@dvrkzxnxivofficial7]

​@@mrspiff6955I think it's gonna be close dude

[@demmo001]

I think Rodriquez will be tough with the kicks, Speed and size? What do ya’ll think…I know max beat him, but after Josh fight I was like damn boys has improved

[@joelgosselin3549]

There's levels to this game. Volk is king. Reminds me of Holloway vs Kattar.

[@hazellvt]

Sorry but there are levels to this game and he is not there yet. Volk will humble him

[@noworldfortheweak]

You are not a one who knows levels

[@Holisync]

@@noworldfortheweak they can't see Illia is already on that level they say he's not on

[@chrisbreezy2676]

Did you watch his prior fights? His wrestling is Dagestani level. Both defensively and offensively. Volk lost to a dagestani already. This guy was so patient and precise with his striking. When he shot for a takedown he got it with zero struggle. Cmon man. You’re just hating. Admit it right now. You’re a hater. Admit that you don’t wanna give him credit.

[@mrspiff6955]

Emmett is old and on his way out. Topuria will get destroyed against a solid contender. He should fight Arnold Allen to see where he’s at before calling out Volk or Max.

[@AmbienteOficial]

@@mrspiff6955 You all saying this shit everytime he wins a fight, but still here we are... undefeated

[@stephenstuckey]

Easy my man easy......yes you are all that but don't let it go to your head. You will get there. Trust.

[@mithunnair8587]

I want to see one more tough fight for him vs hollaway in spain or arnold allen

[@mrnice4538]

It’s mad how he (illia) has came and out shine paddy the patty pimblet , TBH ilia would absolutely take paddy apart but it would be a good fight between illia and volk even tho I do believe volk has the 5 rounds and mma experience on he’s side if they do meet up soon

[@trollingvegans-jy5ri]

It’ll be interesting to see how the fight will go!

[@Sir1626]

he just said the same thing about Emmett and he couldn't finish him

[@mikegold3130]

I see this guy beating everyone at 145, except for max and volk. Max lights him up, and Volk puts an absolute beating on him. But if those guys aren’t around I can picture him getting the title

[@thefatalveli1225]

​@beantaco4055yall still don't know who this guy is .....

[@mikegold3130]

@beantaco4055 yea I mean max was champ at 25, Topuria is 26, but everyone grows at there own pace. Dudes going to be a serious problem, he’s just not ready yet. He’s making huge claims but in all honesty max and volk would mop him up the same way they did Ortega.

[@coffeeyouu]

Lets goooooo

[@Smallblock_chev]

This dude is savage. I want to see him vs yair!

[@Kwame_Baroown]

I think if he fights Volkanovski it will be a split decision loss. I think he can definitely go the distance and survive Volk but I don't see him finishing him.

[@Timesend]

You’re the real deal, but you’re not finishing max or volk in round 1. Fight Allen or max next. I’m sure you’ll smash.

[@chrishaswell4405]

This kid could be a star IMO with performances like that and basically being the face of the Paddy haters club and as Paddy keeps getting pushed by the UFC a lot of fans will get sick of it and i beleive this kid could be the thing Paddy haters throw at Paddy ... he needs to keep winning though and in this style counter boxing with power fans love it look at Mcgegror and Izzy with more kicks even Max 3 of the bigger names all have that style

[@gan9stah]

i like him and his style alot, but whos to say hes next? How would you turn down a Max fight regardless of location.

[@gti5700]

How the hell you gonna beat Volk in 1 round if you couldn't finish Emmett in 5?

[@The_Reality_Filter]

Ilia looked fantastic tonight against a one dimensional 38 year old Emmett. Volko will do to Ilia what Ilia did to Josh.

[@Holisync]

Lol that's whar i was saying to myself today earlier but after this performance.. This kid is ready for Volkanovski and he has what it takes to win, he give me chills🌶

[@The_Reality_Filter]

@@Holisync remember how shocked Islam was at Volko's strength, he's built different and he can adapt to different styles. He's the P4P King for a reason.

[@Holisync]

@@The_Reality_Filter And Ilia is undefeated for a reason,i think you're being ignorant here about this kid but wait until he fights Volkanovski you will see what I'm saying

[@datotuntia]

ilia topuria champion🎉❤

[@BenjaminRodriguez-dt5gz]

Love how he has bypassed that knob Pimblett and is getting his due

[@mrmolloy]

Imagine Topuria beat Alex Volkanovski and then Max for his first title defence in Spain 🇪🇸

[@mrspiff6955]

And then you wake up from your dream.

[@Val4rM0rghul1s]

​@@mrspiff6955Hahahhahahahahahahaha

[@Val4rM0rghul1s]

​@@mrspiff6955dreams come true

[@gameplansolid]

Can't finish emmett in round one, but thinks he will finish volk in round one. 🤔

[@fahed2544]

Honestly, if there is anyone that could do it, this guy is showing that kind of promise. However, Volk is a special fighter

[@connorgriffiths8803]

I really really like this dude. Only thing he got wrong all week is doubting the champ. Volk is on another level to everyone else but match these 2 up asap!

[@robthevampireslayer3211]

The reason Ilia looked good was because Emmette has basic striking/grappling , no head movement and no tactics. Ilia would get demolished by Volk, Holloway, Yair and Ortega.

[@ChuuckKnight]

Best most logical and honest comment.

[@celebrity6781]

He said Yair and Ortega 😂😂😂

[@JerseyPiney]

Yeah okay 😂

[@JaidenBENZZ369]

🔥🔥🔥

[@seademon11]

I want topuria vs Allen next 🔥

[@thomasschieron4534]

Yeah that is fine I guess! How about Mosvar?

[@dannytran1587]

This guy beat Josh Emmet and thinks he can take out Volk 😂 you went to a decision with JOSH EMMET.

[@antonioc5648]

🤡

[@Leroyscaand]

Facts!😂 Little illa will find out he’s not championship material when Volk beats him up for five rounds

[@TroubleOnTheWaters]

I guess he's just supposed to say that Volk will beat his ass and he'll just "try his luck"

[@AssortedFacts]

Feed him to max Holloway

[@KODAK-BLUE]

Izzy ko rob but couldn’t ko connonier or vittori. Anything can happen in any fight

[@breakdancerQ]

After that performance over the #5 a title shot on the next winner can definitely be warranted. If he has to fight again then I'd like to see him and Ortega. I know Max is the clear next best guy after Volk, but I don't think it's in anyone's best interest to have Max put down potential new fresh contenders.

[@icyBulls]

The sky is the limit with him. He has a big future

[@JoseCastillo-gt3qr]

He has a big future in becoming a gate keeper for the featherweights ! He doesn’t get pass max or Alex

[@mr_zeus6148]

Volk is to much..just to much...Volk even beat Islam...this guy is to early in his career. Volk is faster, more technical, dangerous in all areas

[@views-nn6hm]

Islam by 49-46 lol . Keep coping

[@nilesrodriguez4343]

Last time I check Volk isn't the LW champion

[@Holisync]

Lol after saying Volkanovski even beat Islam i stopped reading cause i just knew you full of crap.. Anyway Volkanovski and Ilia is the best boxer at 145,if i was Volkanovski i would be more worried about ilia than Yair..

[@mr_zeus6148]

@views-nn6hm brother Islam was smashed...he did no smashing even when he took Volks back....the gear that made them isn't working anymore brother..USADA cracked down

[@MMAFreaks]

​@views-nn6hm if you scored it 49 46 😂 you didn't watch the fight you just accept what another men says