WATCH: UFC prospect Ilia Topuria gives fan ‘Gervonta Davis’ treatment with brutal liver shot
UFC star Ilia Topuira delivers a brutal body shot to a fan upon request in a meet-and-greet event
Ilia Topuria delivers brutal body shot to fan (Image Sources - MMAFighting/Twitter)
Georgian mixed martial artist Ilia Topuria is a featherweight fighter in the UFC. The fighter began training in MMA at a young age. The power behind his striking and aggressive fighting style earned him respect in the UFC roster. Topuria amasses a record of 13 wins and 0 losses in his professional UFC career. He has collected notable wins over fighters like Bryce Mitchell and Jai Herbert.
The recent fight between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia has garnered worldwide attention. The fight went seven rounds until Davis knocked Garcia down with a brutal shot to the liver. The blinding shot prompted ‘KingRy’ to get on his knees, and the fight was called off. Fight fans all over the world had concerns over the end of the fight. Many fans believed Ryan ‘quit’ due to the blow. Although, Garcia received overwhelming support for his dedication in the ring.
A fan asked Topuria to give a shot to the liver during an event. The UFC prospect then fulfilled the fan’s wish. During the exchange, he is seen wearing a boxing glove. The fighter then proceeded to hit the fan with a devastating shot to the liver. The fan was in agony and dropped to the floor as quickly as humanly possible. Fans pointed out that the typical 4-ounce MMA gloves would have damaged the fan significantly.
UFC fighter Ilia Topuria is known to deliver powerful strikes in the ring. In his fight against Damon Jackson, the fighter delivered vicious strikes to the body of his opponent. The constant shots to the body diminished his opponent, allowing Topuria to emerge victorious. Despite his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background, Ilia is known for his accurate strikes. In the recent meet-and-greet event, the fighter once again showed his vicious striking power.
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Ilia Topuria’s reaction to Paddy Pimblett’s controversial win at UFC 282
Ilia Topuria had a tough fight against Bryce Mitchell at UFC 282. Ilia delivered devastating strikes and showed his incredible wrestling skills in the cage. Despite acquiring a flawless victory, the Georgian held his grip on the event.
At UFC 282, Paddy Pimblett took on Jared Gordon in the lightweight division. Throughout the fight, Gordon was perceived to be the winner of the bout. However, fans were extremely disappointed to witness Pimblett emerging victorious. The majority of the fans and critics were on Gordon’s side. This alleged corrupt decision angered Ilia Topuria.
In the post-fight press conference, Ilia was asked about the upset decision. He said, “They gave him a Christmas gift because he clearly lost the fight. I don’t think anyone will disagree with me in this room. Jared [Jared Gordon] won all three rounds. He [Paddy Pimblett] didn’t win any round.”
“But anyways, f*** him,” said an enraged Ilia Topuria. Paddy Pimblett and the Georgian fighter have had a long-standing rivalry with each other. They have been in several altercations at different UFC events.
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