Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is gearing up for a blockbuster title defense against none other than Max Holloway at UFC 308. After toppling the seemingly invincible Alexander Volkanovski, the Spaniard has been eagerly awaiting his next challenger, and it looks like he’s found a thrilling matchup in Holloway. ‘Blessed,’ fresh off his BMF title victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, is ready to take on the division’s newest kingpin.

Both Topuria and Holloway are entering this showdown with knockout wins under their belts, setting the stage for what promises to be a striking masterclass. Topuria’s punching power is already the stuff of legend, having left a trail of devastated opponents in his wake. But it’s not just the fighters who have felt the wrath of ‘El Matador’—one daring fan recently risked it all to experience a taste of Topuria’s power firsthand.

In a video shared by MMA Pack on Instagram, the featherweight champ is seen delivering a brutal liver shot to a fan who was brave—or perhaps crazy—enough to volunteer. The caption playfully teased, “Could you take this body shot and walk away?” The answer was clear as the fan crumpled to the ground in seconds, while Topuria looked on with a grin, clearly enjoying the playful interaction. Although the fan wasn’t seriously hurt, it was obvious that even a ‘mild’ punch from the 27-year-old champion packs a wallop.

Known for his exceptional boxing skills and knockout prowess, Topuria’s display in this video is just a small glimpse of the power that has made him a force to be reckoned with in the featherweight division. As the anticipation builds for his clash with Holloway, one thing is certain: the octagon is set for an explosive encounter where only one will emerge as the true king of the featherweights.

Fans took notice of the entire video and shared their opinion on the whole. Most of them were shocked to see the young man agreeing to do something like this. Getting ready to take a punch from the featherweight champion is never a good idea. Let us take a look at what they had to say about the whole.

Ilia Topuria punching his fan gets mixed reactions on social media

MMA fighters are without a doubt some of the strongest individuals walking on the face of the earth. However, there have been many occasions where fans want to test themselves against them. This was exactly the case in the recent video where a young buy just wanted to feel what is feels to be punched by ‘El Matador’. While his fans enjoyed the whole altercation the boy seemed to be in some discomfort and the online fans also felt the same.

Topuria before landing the punch checks the young mans strength and going by his actions it seems he didn’t use his full power. One of the users clarified exactly how much power he used and commented, “15% power”  So what exactly happens if you are not a professional fighter and get punched by Ilia Topuria? It seems you are going to be pissing blood as revealed by one of the users,  “Gonna be pissing blood for days”

There have been instances in the past as well where UFC fighters have humbled their fans. However, it seems Ilia Topuria has a special liking towards liver punches, “Every other UFC fighter punching a fan always aims for the stomach but Topuria aims for the liver”  One of the users seemed to highly concerned about the young boy and pointed out how things could have been a lot different only if there was more power involved, “Oh dam that little man do that to someone with a heart beat his getting put to sleep” 

Liver punches are one of the most devastating shots any professional fighter can ask for. Even world class fighters struggle to handle such brutal shots. This was exactly what one of the users wanted to know, “Why would he ask for a liver punch? Well , he got what he asked for” The predictions for UFC 308 have started to flow in and it seems Ilia Topuria has already become a fan favorite after his liver punch video has gone viral, “He’s gonna finish Max with a liver shot” One user made it clear that one particular place where he doesn’t want to get punched and it’s the exact same place where the young kid got punched, “Not on the liver” 

Ilia Topuria is currently focused on his upcoming challenge at UFC 308 against Max Holloway. The pair has been involved in a lot of social media brawls lately and will finally get the opportunity to settle things. The featherweight title will be on the line and the fans are waiting eagerly to witness the clash. Who do you think will win the clash between the two? Let us know about it in the comments below.