Episode 652: Ilia Topuria looks more and more like That Dude
He could be something special and the UFC’s apparent willingness to match him up next with Paddy Pimblett feels meaningful.
The Co-Main Event MMA Podcast · Chad Dundas and Ben Fowlkes
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Show Notes
Ilia Topuria called his shot — going out there at UFC 317 on Saturday and doing exactly what he said he was going to do to Charles Oliveira, exactly when he said he was going to do it. After a first-round knockout, Topuria claims the vacant lightweight title and becomes the 10th two-division champion in UFC history. He’s 28, undefeated, looks good getting off the bus and possesses an otherworldly calm and confidence in himself. He could be something special …
… and the UFC’s apparent willingness to match him up next with Paddy Pimblett feels pretty meaningful, coming from a company that has seemed apathetic about making new stars lately.
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