Ilia Topuria Talks Featherweight Title Shot with Jon Anik

Undefeated UFC Featherweight, Ilia Topuria sat down with Jon Anik ahead of his first title shot against five time UFC Champion Alexander Volkanovski that is set to take place this Saturday at UFC 298.
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[@MR-pt7ou]

The thing about Ilia when he talks shit is he only talks about fighters actual fighting skills. He's not talking about their family or religion or any off topic stuff. He only talks about skill.

[@coldestbeer]

You just proved why that doesn't work when trying to be the heel, because clearly he didn't get the same response as Conor or Colby. You really thought you did something when making that read. Stay dum.

[@joshlin50ja]

@@coldestbeer​​⁠what are you talking about. The crowd booed him so hard at the press conference. He’s making a lot of noise even though he sucks on the mic.

[@coldestbeer]

@@joshlin50ja was the hype the same as conor or colby? Stop being willfully dishonest.

[@joshlin50ja]

@@coldestbeer nobody cares about colby anymore and Conor’s hype is unmatched. The fans are still hyped to see Topuria. “Willfully dishonest” is so redundant. You cannot be “accidentally dishonest”. Give it up, you sound like an angry preschooler.

[@Ibrahim1066]

​@@coldestbeerhis overdoing it in the press conference was cringe, but otherwise he's respectful and a great fighter. He didn't come across as if he was putting on a character, more insecure and trying to get in Volk's head. He doesn't need to create a gimmick to get noticed, that's a blinkered take

[@mambamolt_tt73]

He’s the opposite of Jon Jones. Just a good man that’s pretending to be bad.

[@Silverpump]

Jon is not a good guy lol Topuria yes 🤝🏼

[@n.fland.5694]

I see you're crying everywhere.. )) *15:0. remember this.*

[@La-Zz]

Yes and active fighter the opposite of jones

[@arizonacolour8793]

Read it again goofy haha ​@@Silverpump

[@DollarGeneral_Is_a_Plague]

​@@Silverpumpthat's what he's saying 🙄

[@thewretch4081]

Fans when fighters don't try to sell the fight: he's so boring omg Fans when fighters sell the fight: omg what a cocky mf I can't stand him

[@outlaw._.lazines]

MMA fans in a nutshell bro. Any casual or uneducated sport's fans are fickle.

[@Waybackwhennn]

It annoys me so much all the hate he’s getting for trying to be like Connor, if he knew how to speak English better, his charisma would be more vibrant and it would have been so entertaining. Other than talking shit a little bit and acting like a bit of a fool at the press conference, you can see he’s just really confident in himself, people just love to hate for any reason if they don’t align with the fighter in any way.

[@aldotheapache]

people usually hate confidence because they’re insecure with themselves which is most mma fans

[@AdamYusuf-3]

Love him or hate him, You have to appreciate. The confidence and charisma displayed by this warrior. Ilia took no easy route he stayed active and promoted himself heavily.

[@coldestbeer]

Who's here after Volk put on a masterclass on ilia?

[@coldestbeer]

@@ctestare2625 Volk just humbled ilia

[@ctestare2625]

@@coldestbeer did he?

[@notorious4reall329]

@@coldestbeerbababooey

[@LeeProverbios]

Vamos ilia🇪🇸🇪🇸

[@n.fland.5694]

Vamos Spain! 🇪🇦💙 Greetings from Georgia

[@Angelsfan0521]

But he was born in Germany 🇩🇪

[@rafagoat575]

@@Angelsfan0521 try watching the interview, he says he doesn't represent Germany lol

[@coldestbeer]

Who's here after Volk destroyed Ilia?

[@coldestbeer]

@@rafagoat575 Georgia. He is Georgian.

[@kauffamn1016]

If he beats volk… he may not be mcgregor status , but he’ll be a superstar for sure .

[@n.fland.5694]

If he will be himself, without imitations of someone, he will be more than McGregor. he has that potential. The main thing here is that, he must learn controling himself and must objectively realise his real abilities and potential.

[@clkgtr12]

​@@n.fland.5694he will be himself if he stops doing mcgregor like stunts

[@MrGotIt88]

Sanitizer boy ain't beating Volk so..

[@n.fland.5694]

@@MrGotIt88 Ilia Topuria's left foot > noname Paddy "boring and cringe" Pinball's whole career.

[@kauffamn1016]

@@MrGotIt88 you never know . This game is unpredictable .

[@alcottdevalte7440]

This kid is always nice, polite, kind and humble while being down to earth of a person.

[@pavlezakaidze]

Time to make history Ilia, for Georgia and Spain!

[@scattau41]

Amazing interview … “I feel and then I see”

[@pepo2235]

"They all try to be me but there is only one" Connor McGregor

[@zaxarzaxarich9596]

He's actually a good dude! He will gain all the fans when people will understand his personality!

[@mattmas6628]

Well he has 2 seperate personalities so he should choose if he wants to be McGregor Jr or Mr respectful

[@CaseyKCRichards]

It’s not a personality competition…. Ilia has his work cut out but i am gong to back him to beat Volk…. By decision

[@ricko9879]

Fans have a short memory. They weren't on Volks' side in the beginning. Now they love him. Same will happen with this guy if he becomes undefeated champ. Then all the gimps will compare him as goat with Khabib.

[@marcosibiza]

He is like this interview all the time......only changes when he has to sell the fight

[@warrenstringham415]

@@Bannedfrom109gymsnotmyfaultufc has been WWE for a while, so I’m not taking anyone seriously. I’m here to be entertained.

[@tonytony6309]

ILIA ESTE COMBATE VOLVERÉ A ESTAR CONTIGO 🇪🇸🇪🇸

[@935giovany]

Eso no se vale, 2 contra 1 😮

[@pichagrandeconpasta]

​​@@935giovanyEEEEELDEEEEEEEN RIIIIIIIINGGGG

[@sasho888prm]

Jon Anik: Who was the best fighter you have ever faced? Also Jon Anik: You don't have to answer that.

[@n.fland.5694]

*Ilia is Ilia..* he don't need to be another person.. unlike someones.. *P.S. Someone will sleep on the octagon soon. but at that time literally ))* P.S.2 can't wait for debut of Ilia's brother Aleksandr Topuria. super talented too.

[@xomefionavar2953]

aleksandre*

[@Kortyzoll]

I can't w8 for this fight, it's gonna be a banger for sure 💪

[@SteveVall]

i Kn0 me 2

[@marcusbonathung1648]

Kenny Florian in a turtleneck!!

[@oski15gmc]

Ilia Topuria🔥

[@VASOENGINEER]

Golden talent of Georgia & Spain

[@DrGonzaloSaiz]

Vamossssss Ilia. A darlo Todo

[@Undefeated0-0]

I don’t see anyone giving him problems except that guy movsar is really good to

[@kdubllu]

Ortega might

[@xomefionavar2953]

Diego lopes/Max holloway

[@vincentw3566]

​@@xomefionavar2953exactly, Ilia with his mentality can defeat everyone, but of course they are no an easy challenge

[@Undefeated0-0]

@@kdubllu lmfao

[@Undefeated0-0]

@@xomefionavar2953 please stop🤣

[@DanDan-he2vw]

Jon Anik is a great asset for UFC

[@UserNull484]

First Georgian Champ🏆

[@julianr8086]

from first-round KO now he's patient :))

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

Well, he got it in the 2nd

[@Dons-nature]

이친구는 뭔가 달라 보인다. This guy is somewhat different, but 볼카여 영원하라. Volka forever.

[@Emilio-dd5yh]

I think topuria is a real dangerous guy.,but he like to talk...a lot...,and words have a price...and Volk is Volk... it will be a nice war. Huge respect from Italy guys 🤙

[@scotth4747]

I see some humble pie getting served.

[@peakyatreides]

vamos ILIA

[@RedWhiteBlueYo]

I can't tell if it's pride or just super supreme confidence

[@triocha233]

It’s Delusion 😂

[@newera4260]

He will cover his face all the way to locker room this Saturday after the fight! 😂😂😂

[@bryanlr]

@@newera4260 bad take lol

[@gonzalogil5604]

@@triocha233 people who say this are just jealous because hes fucking good and he knows hes fucking good and he has no problem telling everyone that hes fucking good. Its not pride, hes speaking the truth

[@agallonofwater]

this is a re-upload right?

[@lucino359]

Yup it was uploaded on the ESPM MMA channel

[@startorfinish]

you can make the interview less gay by putting a desk or coffee table between them

[@cristhianperez3178]

Go Go España!!!!!!

[@canalufcfight]

"Who was the best opponent you ever faced?" No one 😂😂

[@joeltaylorthethird5443]

How many finishes do you have 😂?

[@canalufcfight]

@@joeltaylorthethird5443 only your mom hahahaha

[@ctestare2625]

He really said kamaru usman as best dressed 💀💀💀💀💀 bro dresses like a ups driver

[@adrianortiz2388]

For real , Usman is more like the WORST dressed in ufc smh 🤦‍♂️

[@jeremymeikle4729]

Imagine thinking your that good that they had to make sure you did not fight the top three so you could get a chance

[@phenomenon.9519]

🤡

[@LuisContreras-pw8wj]

When did kenny florian come out of retirement

[@lowlowseesee]

oh this is the same one they put on on espn lol. did they at least take out when jon made him look bad about his hardest opponent lolol?

[@GBKronos5495]

This guy looks like a James Bond villian.

[@bojka5578]

Volkanovski is a legend but I ting its ilia topuria time topuria wins by tko or ko just my opinion im hardcore fan let the better men win

[@sideshowb.a.b.s.8913]

Ilia = the truth

[@triumph.over.shipwreck]

Jon "I'm too good for those deplorables aka fans" Anik here working oh so hard at this 'job' he might have to start crying again

[@irakligechushvili]

დაშალე ილოოო❤❤

[@charliec2966]

WHY DID ANIK SHIT ON ALL THE MMA FANS? IS HE TOO GOOD FOR US.

[@sol08916]

Ilia is good at trash talking but lets be real... 14-1

[@chriskappler3321]

15-0

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

Hahaaaa let’s be real 15-0

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

And new…

[@chriskappler3321]

This didn’t age well

[@chadlink8199]

Havnt I seen this before?

[@nguyen_CS]

ESPN uploaded it first

[@MontyQueues]

yo imagine if ryan hall rematch for the belt ? NICE

[@jasonred3874]

This interview has been uploaded already three times lol stop it 😮‍💨

[@michaelhoganmusic]

im really pulling for Volk, huge fan of Alex. This guy gives me bad feelings though. He is too composed.

[@sochioranmyaku]

Why reupload

[@jc4418]

Unfortunately I think topuria is gonna win rooting for you volk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@georgiodavid]

🇬🇪🤘💪😍მიდი მიაწექი ჯიგააარ

[@warfootagee]

One Georgian claims to be Spanish, another claims to represent Mexico. This is hilarious

[@dogestranding5047]

One of the best KOs ever

[@93chino]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 casual

[@JackBarlow.1]

"Joined by the UFC's top featherweight contender" I dont see Max in the room....

[@triumph.over.shipwreck]

Cause he deserves a fourth chance? Lmao

[@johndavis3969]

The screenshot used in the thumbnail makes Ilia look like a jerk. And the editing could have been done better.

[@smallsmckinley2846]

Never trust someone that says ( trust me)

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

Lol oh, these comments now so sweet

[@BineyT]

He said he now has the patience, not chasing the knockout. But he said he will ko Volk in first round.

[@newera4260]

He is just a kid!!! Volk will teach him to eat a humble pie this Saturday!!! 😂

[@jessiehernandez5231]

@@newera4260 Nah man, he said it how he saw it from day one. Hope you wisen up and put some respect on Topuria. AND NEW

[@dogestranding5047]

@@newera4260Lol what happened 🤡 lose any 💵💸?

[@iinnfff]

Delusion is not confidence

[@waykool698]

Didn’t age well. 😂

[@danireyes3652]

Que engaño? Jajaja

[@Bruce-pc4iv]

🌹

[@davidcordeiro5822]

Always nice and polite. To who? John

[@JB-rp6it]

Still waiting for you to leave the UFC, Anik. 🙏

[@The_RealDon]

Go take your negativity somewhere else🙏

[@MoeMoe-jr7gj]

AND NEW

[@jacobtraylor5833]

Yo

[@Ariel1Dominguez]

Yo

[@markbr9429]

Ilia has confidence but hasn't won the title yet. He will need to beat Volkanovski first, and then defend his title a few times to be considered "the great" as Volkanovski. I like Ilia and i wish him the best but he has to prove it

[@valeriobernabo2514]

Ain't Gonna Happen!!!

[@genghiskhan9200]

It can easily happen.

[@n.fland.5694]

15:0 Cry tomato from Mexico.

[@kingdavid5932]

15 - 0

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

Oh boy, it happened like he said it would

[@NiekLodewijkx]

Because this is not ar eal sport with real rankings he has to make some noise!

[@BretHitmanHartOfficial]

I have great respect for Ilia. I believe he’ll improve and hopefully stop hurting the talent before someone gets killed. 14-1 😎

[@roseblck337]

15-0

[@tuffneggah]

if ilia gets divorced, jon gonna roast him

[@Icedanon]

I would like him more if he talked less.

[@oldironsides4107]

Volk is a legend and getting old. It would be great for a fairly young guy to be the first to beat a legend to death in the cage.

[@rickbruintjes2393]

????? Are u crazy

[@BillyG-mm2jy]

what thw fuck bro 💀

[@kdubllu]

Death is forever, calm down

[@BillyG-mm2jy]

@@kdubllu ok bro i calml

[@dans5529]

This video looks AI generated.

[@LIIIIIFE]

VOLK DRESSING UP LIKE A OLD MAN AND THEN BEING LAID OUT FLAT UNCONSIOUS WITH ILIA RAINING DOWN HAMMER FIST ON HIM IS GOING TO BE IN THE UFC HALL OF FAME

[@amgchico1668]

I feel your anger right now ! Topuria the new champ !

[@LIIIIIFE]

WHAT DID I SAY HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHA HE ASKED JOE LOPEZ WHAT HAPPENED HAHAHA@@amgchico1668

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

Holy shit, you coming from the future

[@LIIIIIFE]

DID YOU NOT SEE HOW SLOW ALEX REACTED WHEN ILIA TOOK HIS BELT AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE?@@MilkoOfficialChannel

[@deadpool10001]

AND NEW!!!

[@PQ-yi7zs]

LETS GO VOLK!! SHUT THIS GUY UP!!!

[@sachasoorma]

Anik, the poor man's helwani. Thought we were all beneath him and didn't deserve his omnipresent audience... imagine ariel, who helped mold mma journalism, ever felt sooo entitled that in his hubris he threatened to drop mma and go report on football? Anik actually thinks he's relevant to mma... you ask questions and read stats buddy 💀🙄

[@drewlifts9446]

14-1

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

15-0

[@adamf0612]

Volk gets it done and then max .. it will make him better in the long run.

[@Last_Chance.]

This is a repost. WTH

[@nealefrancis9094]

He's gonna get schooled , volk is monster

[@JavierGomez-tj1xd]

🇪🇸

[@jaymay3880]

I don’t see him beating Holloway or Ortega, let alone Volk. IJS….. he’s a good fighter but there are levels…

[@MSOTV-ug4ln]

lmaoo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@genghiskhan9200]

Lol he would murder pillowfist holloway 😂

[@SantanaMiller]

he beats T-City and Max.. you're right. there are levels

[@marcosibiza]

You have no idea what you're talking about

[@canalufcfight]

Max okay but Ortega? 100% sure he beats Ortega

[@ReeWebster]

Zoolander plays Kenny Florian 😂

[@thilivhalieasy6579]

Just posted this as a dislike of the last top comment. If you hate Jones so much, keep his name out of your mouth, it doesn't make sense to me. He's human, he fucks up so...

[@TopG2323]

🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪

[@Trihard_7]

First

[@one4all885]

He was so annoying at the press conference. He also didn't want to credit his past opponents by saying who his hardest fight was. That plus he thinks he'd be exposed if people knew and studied that fight.

[@ericcartman9258]

cause that's his job.

[@MontyQueues]

do you know what trash talk is ? LMAO

[@one4all885]

@@ericcartman9258 his job to be annoying like Colby Covington?

[@one4all885]

@@MontyQueues no I don't. I was born yesterday.🙄

[@niconicoo5661]

🇬🇪

[@sandrost4243]

Anik, the biggest whiner in the business while simultaneously knowing the least about the sport. Mr. "Both of these guys have child custody issues".

[@noahbaker-kang5148]

Ilia speaks fluent English. Unless Jon Anik speaks Spanish that was so disrespectful to answer in Spanish.

[@marcosibiza]

He doesn't speak fluent english....that's why he changed to Spanish

[@JorgeRamos-te6cw]

If I spoke English fluently, I would have spoken everything in English. Don't you think? She speaks Spanish, Georgian, some Russian and German and has been learning English for some time. It is logical that you are not fluent in a conversation with details. Try to speak a language other than your native one. Ilia is a smart person!

[@canalufcfight]

​@@JorgeRamos-te6cwHe certainly has a better level of English than Khabib or Islam and even so they both only speak English, never Russian

[@JorgeRamos-te6cw]

@@canalufcfight You are not required to speak in English. If you feel like using Spanish, put subtitles or make the effort to learn the language. Be more grateful for people's efforts to speak a language that is not yours

[@canalufcfight]

@@JorgeRamos-te6cw Everyone Ilia wants to represent their country, that's why he speaks in Spanish, even though he can speak in English, it has nothing to do with his level of English.

[@salazarerick1]

Someone please explain to me how his style makes any problem for volk?

[@birdo_for_6]

so awkward how they’re sitting

[@SammyPeterson-zi7in]

He lost us at the press conference

[@agallonofwater]

volk by TKO

[@voyageeats1409]

They keep talking like he already won 😂😂😂

[@seanmy3884]

Why would John Anik Kamaru Usman is the best dressed

[@paulcollins9299]

You have not fought anyone close to volks level

[@cutitolino]

Ryan Hall

[@paulcollins9299]

@@cutitolino you think? He fought Penn after he was on a 5 fight slide and was 40, an old Maynard, an old Elkins he couldn’t finish, lost to taporia and then went the distance with a minner who lost to Elkins in his last fight…. So either legendary sarcasm or I’m missing something

[@cutitolino]

@@paulcollins9299 sarcasm XDD

[@freestylefranc2653]

cringe

[@newera4260]

This chap will be taught to eat a humble pie this Saturday! What makes him think that he is that great when he even never faces those top 5 like .. Yair Rodriguez, Max holloway or Brian Ortega? He is totally delusional to even think he comes close to Volk let alone the possibility to KO him in the 1st round! Volk will turn him to a cry baby this weekend!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

Hello? 2nd round KO ouch

[@noone8118]

Who has this guy fought ?😂 Farmer Mitchell ? .. washed up ryan hall who has zero striking ? A sick emett ? 😂😂 delusional

[@cargylesauce8340]

Yep biggest win was against a guy who just got knocked in to a seizure. Then he fought josh emmett who almost got killed by Jeremy Stephens

[@MrGotIt88]

Dude looks like PeeWee herman. No UFC fighter is scared of this guy

[@mistaj4667]

Boring