The appearance of Ilia Topuria in Joe Rogan’s experience is an undeniable evidence of his planetary power.
Last week, Topuria conducted a two-and-a-half hour interview with longtime UFC color commentators covering a variety of topics. Since the episode was dropped on April 16th, the video has already accumulated an impressive 2.7 million views, making it one of the most successful JRE episodes featuring UFC Fighters.
Daniel Cormier discussed Co-Host Chael Sonnen and Good Guy/Bad Guy numbers, suggesting that the numbers speak for themselves, and proved without any doubt that Topuria is a legitimate superstar.
Ilia, yes, he was at Joe Logan last weekend,” Cormier said. And did you know you’re obsessed with Ilia Toplia? I saw the graphics the other day. Logan’s final four interviews were like 700 Grand, Izzy and Alex Pereira. They’ve exceeded a million.
“So Topia, everything we’re talking about how he’s a star and how people are attracted to him.
Ilia Topuria enters camp for the rumoured UFC 317 title fight
After walking both Alexander Volkanovsky and Max Holloway to win and defend the UFC featherweight title last year, “El Matador” plans to vacate the title in 2025, move to 155 and challenge the lightweight king Islamic Makhachev.
Although no official announcement has been made, Topuria recently revealed in X that he has returned to fight camp.
Additionally, Spanish reporter Alvaro Colmenero shared that Topuria will compete at UFC 317 on June 28th, and that it is for the title.