Daniel Cormier weighs in on Ilia Topuria’s demeanor ahead of his UFC 298 world title bout, suggesting a blend of confidence and arrogance reminiscent of UFC icon Conor McGregor.
Ilia Topuria
As Ilia Topuria gears up for his showdown against long-reigning UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski in the main event at Anaheim, Cormier observes that the Spaniard, dubbed ‘El Matador,’ exudes a bold aura. At just 27 years old, Ilia Topuria is unabashedly vocal about his aspirations, even going as far as updating his social media bios to include ‘UFC Featherweight Champion.’
Not stopping there, Ilia Topuria is reportedly planning to unveil his own documentary titled ‘Road To The Belt’ following his clash with Volkanovski. Cormier acknowledges the weight of expectations that Topuria is shouldering, drawing parallels to McGregor’s meteoric rise post his UFC 194 victory over Jose Aldo.
Cormier, himself familiar with the journey from contender to champion, recognizes the daunting task ahead for Topuria against an established force like Volkanovski, much akin to Cormier’s own experiences facing legendary opponents.
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Volkanovski, like Jon Jones in Cormier’s past, presents a formidable challenge, particularly in his undefeated domain of the featherweight division.
Despite the formidable opposition, Cormier envisions potential superstardom for Topuria should he secure an upset victory over the formidable Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski at UFC 298, mirroring McGregor’s unparalleled ascent to fame in the UFC.
