Ilia Topuria’s star power is the talk of the UFC after his explosive first-round finish of Charles Oliveira at UFC 317. Dana White was quick to call him “the biggest star in the world,” and while that’s a bold claim, there’s no denying Topuria’s momentum.
Dana White Hails Ilia Topuria After Knockout Run Over UFC Legends
The Spanish-Georgian featherweight has now strung together knockout wins over three of the most respected names in the game: Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and now Oliveira. Each of those opponents is a former or current champion, and each fell to Topuria’s fists in decisive fashion.