Topuria is the most exciting fighter in UFC history.

[SPooderMan]

Didn't watch this guy until the Volkanovski fight. Didn't think much of him when he KO'd volk. Thought volk took the fight too soon coming off a KO.

But after watching the way Topuria walked down Holloway. Using pure footwork to get in and disregard holloway's front kicks and jabs. Using leg kicks to immobilize him. And then finally walk him down for the KO was incredible. And I realized this man is a champion who doesn't to win on points, he wants to knock his opponent the fuck out. I will always root for a champion who actually wants to finish a fight.

Went back and watched a few of his other highlight reel KOs. Goes straight into the guard for world class BJJ specialists and knocks them the fuck out. He ate one of the nastiest headkicks I've ever seen in his 155 fight. Dude was completely dazed and out of it, but used his wrestling to regain composure, recover, and then walk his opponent down and deliver a right hand from God to bury him into the canvas. This is the pinnacle of adversity in a fight and he demonstrated insane heart. Most fighters would have been out cold. Other fighters who survived would try to tough it out to a decision or give up. But not Illia; this is the definition of heart.

Looking forward to watching all of his fights going forward and his long reign. This man will be a real star.

Saw this thread with his highlight KOs here

 

[AldoStillGoat]

Welcome to the party

 

[mirko>anyone]

I don’t think there is a singular answer for this. But he is upper echelon.

 

[tritestill]

This is hyperbole man.

 

[PrideNverDies]

I loved when he KOd Ryan Hall

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

I loved when he KOd Ryan Hall

yes, me too

 

[Roop Holstry]

It was hard to watch Holloway go down but I’m definitely a fan of this guys style. He’s a finisher, well rounded, and has exceptional power.

 

[Shaolin Alan]

So you found a seat on the bandwagon??

 

[RockyLockridge]

I love how you admit you've only seen 2 fights and you think he's the most exciting fighter in history

 

[eddiedingle]

Cool your knickers and pause.

 

[2004 account]

 

[NoSmilez]

He is a good combination fighter. His wrestling isn't all that but it is definitely serviceable. He is a BJJ guy with a strong top game. He shouldn't move up though. I think he is at a big disadvantage against Islam. Topuria gets hit a little too much and one of his confirmed rehydrated fight night weight is around 167. I don't think he can pack more muscle in that frame without a performance issue. He is just in a bad spot. I think he is too small for LW and he is too big for 135. He is probably closer to the rehydrated weight of 135 fighters. Those guys rehydrate around 155.

 

[StonedLemur]

Didn't watch this guy until the Volkanovski fight. Didn't think much of him when he KO'd volk. Thought volk took the fight too soon coming off a KO.

But after watching the way Topuria walked down Holloway. Using pure footwork to get in and disregard holloway's front kicks and jabs. Using leg kicks to immobilize him. And then finally walk him down for the KO was incredible. And I realized this man is a champion who doesn't to win on points, he wants to knock his opponent the fuck out. I will always root for a champion who actually wants to finish a fight.

Went back and watched a few of his other highlight reel KOs. Goes straight into the guard for world class BJJ specialists and knocks them the fuck out. He ate one of the nastiest headkicks I've ever seen in his 155 fight. Dude was completely dazed and out of it, but used his wrestling to regain composure, recover, and then walk his opponent down and deliver a right hand from God to bury him into the canvas. This is the pinnacle of adversity in a fight and he demonstrated insane heart. Most fighters would have been out cold. Other fighters who survived would try to tough it out to a decision or give up. But not Illia; this is the definition of heart.

Looking forward to watching all of his fights going forward and his long reign. This man will be a real star.

Saw this thread with his highlight KOs here

Do you always fellate a guy after only meeting him a few times?...or is this a new experience for you sir?

 

[Bob Sagat]

budget mcgregor gets budget mcgregor fans spouting budget mcgregor hyperbole

 

[StonedLemur]

Welcome to the party

You guys look great together at the party sir.

 

[StonedLemur]

I love how you admit you've only seen 2 fights and you think he's the most exciting fighter in history

He hasn't seen that masterpiece that was the Emmett fight too sir.
That one was more exciting than butter on toast lol

 

[AldoStillGoat]

You guys look great together at the party sir.



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[AmonTobin]

 

[asdf122345]

Since Aldo at 145.

 

[Qays Stetkevich]

He is a good combination fighter. His wrestling isn't all that but it is definitely serviceable. He is a BJJ guy with a strong top game. He shouldn't move up though. I think he is at a big disadvantage against Islam. Topuria gets hit a little too much and one of his confirmed rehydrated fight night weight is around 167. I don't think he can pack more muscle in that frame without a performance issue. He is just in a bad spot. I think he is too small for LW and he is too big for 135. He is probably closer to the rehydrated weight of 135 fighters. Those guys rehydrate around 155.

He's not in a bad spot, he's undefeated champ coming off back-to-back wins over GOATS. C'mon now