UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has been making waves with his plans to move up to the lightweight division, and his recent comments have caught the attention of many, including former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
During an episode of his Pound 4 Pound podcast, Usman expressed his admiration for Topuria’s confidence and aura of invincibility. “When you have that aura of invincibility, there’s just something about that. I don’t care who it is. Ilia Topuria has that right now. He does not care. Put up Conor [McGregor], I’ll put him to sleep…Charles Oliveira, I’ll put him to sleep…Islam [Makhachev], I’ll put him to sleep,” Usman said.
Ilia Topuria’s Desire to Move Up to the Lightweight Division
Ilia Topuria, who recently knocked out Alexander Volkanovski to become the new featherweight champion and followed that up with a knockout win over Max Holloway, has been vocal about his desire to challenge top contenders in the lightweight division. He has specifically mentioned his interest in fighting Charles Oliveira and even expressed willingness to prove himself at 155 pounds to earn that opportunity.
The undefeated Spaniard’s confidence and ambition have earned him respect from fighters and fans alike. His knockout victories over two of the greatest featherweights in UFC history have solidified his status as one of the most complete fighters in the division.
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