If Yair could defend wrestling he would be a major threat.He's the person with the best chance, but I also don't see him doing it. I think you have to go after Topuria early which Diego would do.
Again, I wouldn't pick him to do it, but I think Yair would be a threat to him too. Topuria isn't the guy who will get outclassed over 5 rounds, he's the guy who when he does lose he'll get finished early
If Yair could defend wrestling he would be a major threat.
Topuria has shown he's susceptible to a long range guy with good kicks, and Yair 8s by far the best kicker in the division and has height and reach over Topuria.
The problem is I think Topuria would likely just wrestle him and keep him on his back and either tko or sub him there.
Probably rooting for Max and was sad to see him lose like a lot of us were.Did you see Diego's face when they zoomed in during the broadcast, right after the KO?
He looked intimidated (not saying he is intimidated) - just saying, he had that look of astonishment and fear.
yep, i noticed that too.Did you see Diego's face when they zoomed in during the broadcast, right after the KO?
He looked intimidated (not saying he is intimidated) - just saying, he had that look of astonishment and fear.
Watching the fight yesterday I thought the exact same thing - if Yair can keep it at distance and use his kicks he's have a very good chance at getting the win.If Yair could defend wrestling he would be a major threat.
Topuria has shown he's susceptible to a long range guy with good kicks, and Yair 8s by far the best kicker in the division and has height and reach over Topuria.
The problem is I think Topuria would likely just wrestle him and keep him on his back and either tko or sub him there.
I agree with you. Head ko for yair is possible.If Yair could defend wrestling he would be a major threat.
Topuria has shown he's susceptible to a long range guy with good kicks, and Yair 8s by far the best kicker in the division and has height and reach over Topuria.
The problem is I think Topuria would likely just wrestle him and keep him on his back and either tko or sub him there.
Watching the fight yesterday I thought the exact same thing - if Yair can keep it at distance and use his kicks he's have a very good chance at getting the win.
but Ilia would be on his legs within the first few seconds and probably get g-n-p TKO within 3rds.
Did you see Diego's face when they zoomed in during the broadcast, right after the KO?
He looked intimidated (not saying he is intimidated) - just saying, he had that look of astonishment and fear.