Imminent downfall? Ilia Topuria ‘about to get pieced up by Max Holloway,’ become next Cody Garbrandt

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Ilia Topuria put on one of the year’s best performances when he smoked Alexander Volkanovski earlier this year, becoming UFC Featherweight king in emphatic fashion. Since then, however, there’s been a bit of Topuria backlash. The Spanish talent is quite in love with his own abilities, which is a frustrating quality when he remains unbooked against obvious contender Max Holloway.

Ultra confident and riding high himself, UFC Bantamweight kingpin Sean O’Malley can probably relate to Topuria more than most. However, “Suga” drew criticism recently for a complaint about the official pound-for-pound rankings, which currently have “El Matador” a spot above O’Malley.

During a recent podcast episode, O’Malley expressed conflicting views about Topuria, contemplating whether he might encounter a downfall similar to Cody Garbrandt. However, in the end, O’Malley acknowledged Topuria’s abilities and praised his skills.

In a tweet, I expressed my confusion about Ilia’s higher rank on the pound-for-pound list, pointing out his shorter height and lesser title defenses. I intended to state facts rather than make a joke, but received significant backlash for it. Honestly, I couldn’t care less about my position on the pound-for-pound list.

Ilia is being compared to Cody Garbrandt as the next rising star. Although he had a successful fight against Dominick Cruz, it is predicted that he will face a tough challenge against Max Holloway, which might lead to a decline in his career. However, personally, I believe that Ilia is one of the most talented individuals in the UFC. But despite that, I still hold negative feelings towards him.

Topuria and O’Malley have jawed at one another previously, so perhaps “Suga” is just continuing to angle for an eventual shot at double champion status. In the interim, both remain unbooked, though O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili and Topuria vs. Holloway are obvious match ups for both champions.

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