Sean O’Malley believes UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria’s current run tops any stretch Jon Jones ever had.
Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) knocked out Alexander Volkanovski to claim the UFC featherweight title and notched his first title defense by knocking out Max Holloway. He then vacated his belt for a move up to lightweight and knocked out Charles Oliveira to claim the vacant belt at UFC 317.
When discussing possible matchups at the White House, O’Malley said Topuria’s tear over these legends makes him unmatched.
“Ilia vs. Conor (McGregor), f*ck it. You want a big fight? Conor, I don’t think has a great streak right now as far as, like, his last five, but if you want a f*cking main event at the White House?” O’Malley said on his YouTube channel. “But they’re not American, but does that matter?
“You can never count Conor out, but Ilia is pound-for-pound the greatest fighter to ever walk this earth. Greatest fighter, pound-for-pound, ever. Even over Jones. His last three fights: KOs Volkanovski, KOs Max Holloway, KOs Charles Oliveira. He’s not beating these guys by decision. He’s not taking them down and holding them down, and these guys can’t get up. He’s knocking them out. It’s f*cking sweet.”
Topuria awaits his next title fight as top 155-pound contenders Arman Tsarukyan, Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett are all vying for a shot.
