Topuria climbs to fourth place in the pound-for-pound world rankings

Ilya Topuria is still on her way to fulfilling her word to reach To the top of the UVC, step by step. Last Saturday, the 304th WFC was held in Manchester, where Leon Edwards put his welterweight title on the line Before Bilal Muhammad. The one who has ranked fourth so far in the company’s pound-for-pound rating He surprisingly lost to the fighter of Palestinian origin, Which allowed Ilya to rise in one position on the said list.

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Since Marka managed to advance , everything indicates that Topuria will defend the featherweight belt on October 26 in Abu Dhabi against Holloway, In tenth place in pound for pound. It remains to be seen whether the victory over another of the company’s main stars will allow him to continue climbing the positions , which is It seems difficult at least for now considering the names he has above.

To be the best athlete in the world, a goal by 2025

Currently, Pound for pound number one is Islam Makhachev, A lightweight champion. The dominance of Khabib’s cousin since he snatched the belt from Charles Oliveira is indisputable, to some extent To take the top job away from John Jones, Even by Dana White himself The best fighter in history.

In addition to that, The appearance of Alex Pereira as a new idol From the Requiem he put it in second place, The descent of the’ bones ‘ to the third place. These three pillars of the company seem to be immovable at the moment , but A couple of good string performances from Topuria can put him in the first conversation Pound for pound.

In 2025 I will be the highest paid athlete in the world

For others, doubts may arise , but Ilya is clear that his goal for the next year is not only to be the best fighter in WFC, But the best athlete in the world and the best paid. “I have no doubt about it By 2025, I will be the highest paid athlete in the world.”, Ilya Topuria’s message was on the’ websiter ‘ podcast a few months ago.