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Sean O’Malley Anoints Ilia Topuria as UFC’s Greatest Ever, Elevating Him Over Jon Jones

The former bantamweight champion says Topuria’s knockout run proves he surpasses Jon Jones in the pound-for-pound debate.

Overview

  • O’Malley said on his YouTube channel that Topuria is the greatest fighter to ever walk the earth, placing him ahead of Jon Jones.
  • He pointed to Topuria’s three consecutive knockouts of Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and Charles Oliveira as the basis for his claim.
  • Topuria captured UFC titles at featherweight and lightweight during an unbeaten run in the promotion since his 2020 debut.
  • Coverage noted that Topuria’s résumé is still developing and that sustained title defenses will be crucial for broader greatest-ever recognition.
  • O’Malley floated a Topuria–Conor McGregor matchup for a proposed White House event next year, while fans continue to push for a bout with Islam Makhachev.