Joe Rogan, an emblematic figure of sports commentary, has had his fill of witnessing the rise and fall of numerous athletes. Yet, once in a blue moon, a virtuoso arises which even makes the seasoned Rogan pay heed. This holds true for the Spanish-Georgian prodigy Ilia Topuria, who has been making waves in the UFC.
Rogan recently let his enthusiasm run wild while exploring the prowess of Topuria on his renowned platform – the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast. The commentator seemed enamored by the fighter’s technical acuity, agility, and overall competence. Rogan articulated his admiration for the phenomenal nature of Topuria’s fighting style, punctuating it with awe for his lightning-fast speed. ‘I am in awe of his ability. What’s truly remarkable about him is his technique… And the speed, absolutely, the speed. And his hand technique, extraordinary’, Rogan expressed.
What caught Rogan’s interest in particular, was the pad work by Topuria, which evoked genuine wonderment. Topuria’s swift hand speed, in Rogan’s view, was a spectacle to behold. However, it wasn’t just the blistering speed that captured Rogan’s approbation.
Rogan also pointed to the intricate technique and the deft bobbing and weaving of Topuria. The way Topuria tactically avoids punches would make even renowned dodgers like Neo from ‘Matrix’ proud.
The talk quickly shifted to Topuria’s upcoming challenge against Max Holloway at UFC 308. Holloway, a former gold medalist in his own right, is eager to reclaim his glory. Topuria, on the other hand, is brimming with confidence. The air is thick with anticipation, as MMA enthusiasts eagerly await this monumental match at UFC 308.
However, Topuria is already looking past the immediate future. True to the spirit of champions, Topuria is already eyeing his next venture post-UFC 308. He firmly believes in the importance of time management in MMA, especially after recently unseating the heavily favored Alexander Volkanovski.
Topuria, currently embarking on preps for his first title defense, is ahead of the curve, setting his sights on the next challenge. To stay updated with such absorbing MMA tales, remember to turn on Google alerts for viral stories and make sure to follow us.
Topuria’s immediate hurdle is the renowned Max Holloway at the impending UFC 308, to be held in Abu Dhabi. However, the intriguing bit lies in what comes next. Topuria’s focus veers past Holloway, resting on a rather surprising choice: Diego Lopes.
‘I appreciate the demeanor of Diego Lopes. He has been respectful towards me, which is why I admire his approach. Should he come out victorious, he might just be the next in line’, Topuria revealed in a conversation with MMA Junkie.
But the surprises don’t stop there. Alongside Lopes, Topuria has a catalog of probable opponents, Volkanovski being one of them. Fans have a soft spot for Volkanovski, making him a popular choice.
Topuria’s preemptive strategy is invigorating, to say the least. Almost like he’s scripting his own UFC journey, filled with riveting chapters one after the other.