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Saturday, Dec 21, 2024

T.J. Dillashaw: Ilia Topuria is “The Best Fighter in The UFC Right Now”

Ilia Topuria (image via UFC / YouTube)

By FCF Staff

Currently, Ilia Topuria is ranked number four in the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings. But, it sounds like T.J. Dillashaw believes those rankings require an overhaul.

As 2024 comes to a close, Topuria is in consideration for “fighter of the year”, on account of his memorable wins over Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. The Georgian fighter, who fights out of Spain, knocked out the legendary featherweights in February and October, respectively.

But, as noted, currently the featherweight champ sits behind Alex Pereira (#3), Jon Jones (#2) and Islam Makhachev (#1) in the UFC’s P4P ranks.

Recently Dillashaw appeared on the “JAXXON Podcast“, and the former bantamweight champ heaped praise on Topuria (quotes via MMA Junkie.com).

“I think Topuria’s the best fighter in the UFC right now,” Dillashaw said.

And when asked to compare Topuria and Jones specifically, the retired fighter said:

“I mean, not off of resume, no,” Dillashaw answered. “But off his skills, yes.”

Following Topuria’s win over Holloway, the 27-year-old acknowledged that Volkanovski deserves a rematch. But, more recently, the rising star’s repeated his interest in moving up to lightweight.

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