Ilia Topuria’s victory in capturing the UFC featherweight title sent waves of jubilation through his family, as expected.
In a spectacular showdown at UFC 298’s main event held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) fulfilled his prophecy by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski in the second round.
Hailing from Georgia, Topuria’s family bore witness to his long-cherished dream turning into reality. Their reactions ranged from initial disbelief to sheer excitement as they leaped in joy to celebrate his title-winning moment.
Ilia Topuria Reaction to UFC 298 Title Win
Topuria’s triumph not only elevated him but also put Georgia and Spain in the spotlight. The UFC’s future plans for 2024 now include Spain, thanks to Topuria’s remarkable journey.
Support for Topuria poured in from various corners, including renowned athletes like Rafael Nadal and Sergio Ramos. Even the official Real Madrid soccer team account, boasting a staggering 150 million followers, extended its encouragement to Topuria’s cause.
This historic win signifies not just Topuria’s individual achievement but also the power of belief-belief. Prior to UFC 298, Topuria had an incredible amount of confidence and rightly so after seeing what unfolded in California.
For the former champion, he now sits on back-to-back knockout losses to Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. This highlights the unforgiving nature of the sport. The highest of highs and lowest of lows for Volkanovski.
At the post-fight press conference, Volkanovski campaigned for the instant rematch, and with the UFC teasing a trip to Spain, the Aussie would like to run it back in the sunshine.
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