Alexander Volkanovski: UFC News: With the much-awaited UFC 290 PPV just around the corner, all eyes are on Alexander Volkanovski and his upcoming championship defense against Yair Rodriguez. However, there’s a new fighter in town, Ilia Topuria, who is making headlines with his audacious proclamation that he will finish “The Great” in the first round – a feat that has yet to be accomplished against Volkanovski in his storied career.
Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski Threatened To Get Finished By Top UFC Fighter in Round 1
Ilia Topuria’s Bold Prediction: To Knock Out Alexander Volkanovski in the First Round
As we gear up for the upcoming Fight Night scheduled for June 23, featuring a highly-anticipated matchup between featherweights Ilia Topuria and Josh Emmett, the fighters are eager to climb the rankings and make a name for themselves. In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, Topuria was asked about his upcoming bout and confidently stated that he intends to finish his opponent in the first round, paving his way to a potential showdown with current champion Alexander Volkanovski.
When questioned about his potential showdown against Alexander Volkanovski, Ilia Topuria was asked to provide insight into how he envisions the fight playing out. He replied, “I’m gonna finish him in 1 round. I’m telling you and you all are going to see that no one can match my level of skills inside the cage. I’m gonna prove it and I’m gonna prove it this Saturday once again. And when I’m gonna facr Volkanovski I’m gonna prove it once again.”
Certainly, Topuria’s confidence is admirable, but it won’t be an easy task to finish Alexander Volkanovski, who has only suffered two losses in his impressive career spanning over a decade, with a record of 25-2-0. In fact, his last loss via finish occurred more than ten years ago and certainly not in the first round.
It’s true that Ilia Topuria boasts an impressive undefeated record of 13-0, having finished his opponent in 12 of those matches. Notably, he has achieved 9 of those finishes in the first round, showcasing his formidable skills and dominance in the octagon. So he got the skills but if Topuria manages to pull off a victory against Volkanovski, especially by finishing him in the first round, it would undoubtedly be an incredible feat, cementing his position as one of the top fighters in the division.
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