Ilia Topria, popularly known as “El Matador,” exudes confidence as she embarks on a promising career in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA).
His exceptional talent earned him a much-needed victory over long-time featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in February, securing the title with a second-round knockout. With a record of 15-0 and an undefeated record, Topuria, just 27 years old, has quickly made a name for himself as a bona fide MMA sensation.
Buoyed by unwavering support from Europe, Topria's trajectory suggests limitless potential in terms of popularity and financial success. He boldly envisions rivaling the likes of soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo and reaching the pinnacle of sporting stardom by 2025.
In a recent interview with Webpositor (quoted in the Championship Round), Topuria confidently asserted: I'll be there. I'd be surprised if you haven't. There's really no doubt about it. ”
Topria's track record of fulfilling past claims and predictions lends credibility to his aspirations. However, he admits that there are formidable challenges ahead if he is to realize his ambitions in the realm of MMA. Nevertheless, he is undaunted by the prospect of overcoming these obstacles.
In the interim until 2025, Topuria is poised to defend his title ahead of a likely showdown with Max Holloway. Despite this, Topuria was reluctant to take part in the bout unless Holloway put his recently won BMF (Baddest Mother Fa*****r) title on the line, along with the Featherweight Championship. It has been stated that there is.
Topuria said of the potential matchup, “You're the BMF champion, you have a chance to win the title, you have a chance to fight for the title. What do you do? Are you going to fight or not fight? He said, ' Sign the contract,” and this and that. Where are you? Please give your game a title. ”
“What I said is if he doesn't put the BMF belt on the line, I'm not going to fight him. [Holloway] It was like, “That's not how a real BMF can claim a title.”I want you to come and put this belt on the table, but you don't want to put yours. [on the table]?In other words, you want to continue playing BMF even if you lose. How does this work? I mean, which BMF are you?
