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  • Undefeated featherweight Ilia Topuria joins UFC Live ahead of his first main event fight against Josh Emmett at #UFCJacksonville.
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  • @guighee7310
    @guighee7310 11 місяців тому +83

    I waited 6 months to watch this man fight again. I can't wait for the show he's gonna put on tomorrow

    • @spicesmuggler2452
      @spicesmuggler2452 11 місяців тому +2

      Its gonna be insane he is one of THE figjters to watch in the UFC

    • @rudy6292
      @rudy6292 11 місяців тому

      Got what you wanted lol. Ilia is such a beast he's definitely a top 5 featherweight. Max, volk or yair has to be next for him

  • @Allah.Soldier
    @Allah.Soldier 11 місяців тому +137

    He speaks better than Nate

    • @1D.JFanMma
      @1D.JFanMma 11 місяців тому +27

      Everybody speaks better than Nate 😂

    • @trustthatprocess
      @trustthatprocess 11 місяців тому

      Ur boy JP gonna get worked

    • @812FoodReview
      @812FoodReview 11 місяців тому

      ​@@1D.JFanMma👏. 👏. 👏. 👏

    • @TheDarkHorseOfSocialMedia
      @TheDarkHorseOfSocialMedia 11 місяців тому +5

      If you get as high as Nate you would speak like Nate too 😂

    • @jrocktalks6308
      @jrocktalks6308 11 місяців тому +6

      Drunk dudes at the bar speak better than Nate

  • @MilkyWayGalaxyy
    @MilkyWayGalaxyy 11 місяців тому +141

    Idk what people are talking about, this will be a competitive fight. Emmitt is not a punk!!!

    • @kevivtawar7716
      @kevivtawar7716 11 місяців тому +18

      It will be. If topuria is reckless he will eat the overhand but that is all he has to worry about. More ways for ilea to win

    • @Drpepper2344
      @Drpepper2344 11 місяців тому +10

      @@kevivtawar7716to be fair I’m pretty sure every guy who has fought Emmett has caught the right hand at least once in the fight. I know ige and yair caught one but came back right after.🤔

    • @mattreef3379
      @mattreef3379 11 місяців тому +6

      @@kevivtawar7716 ilia gets clipped quite a bit, if you look back he has bruising on his face after every fight should be interesting how he deals with emmett

    • @kevivtawar7716
      @kevivtawar7716 11 місяців тому +4

      @@mattreef3379 he also adapts effectively mid fight.

    • @Noisycowonline
      @Noisycowonline 11 місяців тому +4

      Agreed. Rewatch the Bryce fight. Bryce rocked Ilia more than once and Bryce is half the stand up fighter that Emmett is here. Fan of both guys, but will be cheering for Emmett to make a much better showing than people expect. Ilia is not going to just run through him in R1 like so many are claiming.

  • @sebbo1496
    @sebbo1496 11 місяців тому +43

    this guy has so much fire. you can really tell. i wish him all th best. definately champion material

  • @MimiPipoo
    @MimiPipoo 11 місяців тому +66

    I can't wait to watch this man perform. He's brings the fight and completely assaults his opponent relentlessly. I hope he doesn't receive any injuries.

    • @downfromthereeefters
      @downfromthereeefters 11 місяців тому +3

      He’s so crisp and clean with his striking, he legit has some of the best looking boxing in the UFC.

    • @mhutch5082
      @mhutch5082 11 місяців тому +3

      This guy needs to be humbled. He's cool but no chance against volk. His combos are slow and he winds up alot

    • @Ronaldomadridmysticmac
      @Ronaldomadridmysticmac 11 місяців тому

      This will be the easiest fight of his career and it’s essentially his toughest fight of his career on paper. Topuria sleeps emmet in first round

    • @MimiPipoo
      @MimiPipoo 11 місяців тому +4

      @@mhutch5082 It's going to be a good fight and one of Volk's hardest tests.

    • @mhutch5082
      @mhutch5082 11 місяців тому

      @@MimiPipoo other way around bro. Even Holloway would whip this guy

  • @ahwinds9256
    @ahwinds9256 11 місяців тому +11

    That’s good.
    Calm
    Cool and
    Collected

  • @1BlackParade
    @1BlackParade 11 місяців тому +8

    Paddy really disappeared after their UK altercation eh. Love this guy Topuria 🥳👊

  • @TheRealChrisShades
    @TheRealChrisShades 11 місяців тому +4

    English is getting significantly better

  • @waalex11
    @waalex11 11 місяців тому +1

    Really hope so. Can't wait.

  • @TopG2323
    @TopG2323 11 місяців тому +3

    საქართველოს გაუმარჯოს 🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪

  • @user-fk5ek8od1h
    @user-fk5ek8od1h 11 місяців тому +28

    Something tells me josh Emmett is going to completely shatter the ufcs & Ilia's plan to get the next star who they hope to keep Alex volk fight to keep Alex busy & to build this kid to a star

    • @bigmodontfail6229
      @bigmodontfail6229 11 місяців тому +8

      No he wil get finished he’s not on Illia level at all😭😭

    • @puntsize
      @puntsize 11 місяців тому +2

      one of them is getting chinned

    • @draco2xx
      @draco2xx 11 місяців тому +7

      emmett is not on ilia level, complete domination tomorrow night

    • @Kyle-zb7dm
      @Kyle-zb7dm 11 місяців тому

      I'm with you, I don't think it's unlikely for Emmett to get a finish

    • @spicesmuggler2452
      @spicesmuggler2452 11 місяців тому

      Hahahhah Emmet will go to sleep are you joking? Ilia will eat him alive rofl 😂

  • @cristianchavez1699
    @cristianchavez1699 11 місяців тому +5

    yes we all think or know that Illia should win but Josh has been the underdog in many fights where he ended up sleeping the other dude. You can not get hit clean by him

  • @Eg-l3134
    @Eg-l3134 11 місяців тому +1

    Very likeable person ! Respect

  • @nikamachitidze1002
    @nikamachitidze1002 11 місяців тому +1

    წარმატებები, ილია !

  • @cahzinarx904
    @cahzinarx904 11 місяців тому +25

    Max delayed yair and he almost certainly delayed Arnold who will find a different path to the title shot than through max with another 1 or 2 victories. It's weird it's like max is clearing the division as much as if not more than Alex because he is forcing these guys to give a couple extra fights worth of footage against elite competition for Volk to study, so the max victories will be perceived as more impressive.

    • @roryking1
      @roryking1 11 місяців тому

      same with whittaker

  • @scotth4747
    @scotth4747 11 місяців тому +3

    This man is going to be the next champ.

    • @carltonpenaloza1395
      @carltonpenaloza1395 11 місяців тому +1

      After watching the fight, I think you’re right! I’d love to see Ilia vs Volk or Max or Allen! He deserves the winner of the next title fight for sure

    • @kitrismwnili8038
      @kitrismwnili8038 3 місяці тому +1

      Yes sir!

  • @chancerichards9176
    @chancerichards9176 11 місяців тому +1

    The thumbnail is on its way to saying his full name 😂 I love it.

  • @combatcritique
    @combatcritique 11 місяців тому +2

    Topuria 🔥💯🏆

  • @vaderentertainment8879
    @vaderentertainment8879 11 місяців тому +1

    Ilia Topuria with the accurate volk prediction

  • @Lamebred.
    @Lamebred. 11 місяців тому +1

    Man his English is really good now. Let's go Ilia. 👊

  • @theronnelson3617
    @theronnelson3617 11 місяців тому +1

    Seems like a cool guy

  • @Alvaaroo10
    @Alvaaroo10 11 місяців тому +17

    Man I Hope he'll keep improving his english so in the future can give us a whole mma podcast or something. The guy is a killer we need to know more of him.

    • @waterbender9939
      @waterbender9939 11 місяців тому

      He should do an episode on Brandon Moreno's podcast.

    • @Emilianolokocho123
      @Emilianolokocho123 11 місяців тому +7

      You guys really missing out, I’m a Spanish speaker, the way he expresses himself is very inspiring and insightful, he speaks just as good as he fights, reminds me of prime McGregor

  • @saynotothegreatreset
    @saynotothegreatreset 11 місяців тому +1

    Anthony Smith : Ilia, what keeps awake at night ?
    Ilia : I stay at the door jst in case if he is coming to attack my family. 😊

  • @karthikpenmatcha3922
    @karthikpenmatcha3922 11 місяців тому +8

    ilia not putting Emmett to sleep maybe a TKO but Emmett will come out swinging as well

    • @HiddenStr3ngth
      @HiddenStr3ngth 11 місяців тому

      Have you heard of this thing called, grappling?
      (Topuria can also KO him of course)

    • @MikeyLee559
      @MikeyLee559 11 місяців тому

      Round 1 tko in my opinion,

  • @spauldingREJECT
    @spauldingREJECT 11 місяців тому

    Topuria's smile has some Deniro's dna

  • @Allah.Soldier
    @Allah.Soldier 11 місяців тому +11

    Let’s gooooo ilia 🔝🔥

  • @Blackopme
    @Blackopme 11 місяців тому

    When Paulo Costa said he drank too much wine the night before his fight with Israel was true after all

  • @naturoidz2714
    @naturoidz2714 11 місяців тому +1

    Anthony "Man Bear Pig" Smith and Din "Tyron Woodley's Waterboy" Thomas

  • @ghostog5001
    @ghostog5001 11 місяців тому +5

    Topuria got some combos and angles but if he stands in the pocket with Emmett he’s gonna get caught. Don’t sleep on Emmett’s speed and power.

  • @sebacodpy6983
    @sebacodpy6983 11 місяців тому

    HE REALLY GOT EVERYTHINGH TO BE CHAMP

  • @Razear
    @Razear 11 місяців тому

    "I drink half litre of wine." Well, if it doesn't go his way, at least he'll be able to pull a page out of the Paulo Costa playbook...XD

  • @Zeta1369
    @Zeta1369 11 місяців тому +3

    Let’s go emmett stay focused and take this dude out

  • @bqpetrucci
    @bqpetrucci 11 місяців тому

    Vamoos!!!

  • @unbecoming2007
    @unbecoming2007 11 місяців тому +3

    Just for fun compare listening to Ilia for an hour or Paddy ? Josh sleeping by the 2nd. Ilia too technical and well rounded. Josh has a puncher's chance yeah, but Ilia got a chin too so even if he gets clipped / dropped it just means Ilia finishes Josh on the matt instead of the feet.

  • @electronicmaster1000
    @electronicmaster1000 11 місяців тому +4

    Ilia "borrachina" topuria

  • @TreeKharma
    @TreeKharma 11 місяців тому

    He’s right you know

  • @jonjons5500
    @jonjons5500 11 місяців тому

    ილო❤❤

  • @MuslimComputerTuts
    @MuslimComputerTuts 11 місяців тому

    Both Ilia and Emmet are absolute beasts!! Want Ilia to win because I'm a fan but Emmet WILL NOT be going out without a fight, you best believe that.

    • @cratos900
      @cratos900 11 місяців тому

      Like he did go out with a fight against Yair?

  • @amzofficial8868
    @amzofficial8868 11 місяців тому +1

    Ilia has nasty body shots we seen how Yair hurt emmet to the body, i can easily see ilia dropping emmet then spanking him on the ground

  • @DublinSoulja
    @DublinSoulja 11 місяців тому

    Rising ⭐

  • @STRmw2
    @STRmw2 11 місяців тому +1

    I like Ilia but I'm getting Chikadze vibes

  • @MikeyLee559
    @MikeyLee559 11 місяців тому

    Quick knock out/knock downs to finish tko is what u see in this fight. Round 1

  • @Ryan-fc7lp
    @Ryan-fc7lp 11 місяців тому

    Topuria is a dawg man

  • @stevehendrix7532
    @stevehendrix7532 11 місяців тому

    So Paulo caosta wasn’t lying about the wine 🍷 😂😂in his fight

  • @spawr845
    @spawr845 11 місяців тому

    I guess Paulo Costa is gonna have to revoke his red wine excuse.

  • @cosmo3665
    @cosmo3665 11 місяців тому

    Paulo Costa and him should hang out

  • @AndrewN553
    @AndrewN553 11 місяців тому

    Don’t sleep on Josh. Dude hits like a truck at FW

  • @DopeTheG
    @DopeTheG 11 місяців тому

    The wine is epic.

  • @strangerforthebetter
    @strangerforthebetter 11 місяців тому

    gyno emmett for the W🔥🔥🔥

  • @stephenstuckey
    @stephenstuckey 11 місяців тому

    Dude just waiting to be a star.

  • @bigmodontfail6229
    @bigmodontfail6229 11 місяців тому

    Topuria by slaughter.

  • @slabzzz
    @slabzzz 11 місяців тому

    I see what he did. Followed the Paulo Costa strategy to use as insurance in case he loses.

  • @ReyLeichtle
    @ReyLeichtle 11 місяців тому

    Him vs Volk would be interesting

  • @Lousasshol
    @Lousasshol 11 місяців тому

    I want to see Karyn Brian fight spanko sanko

  • @Christian-nj8di
    @Christian-nj8di 11 місяців тому

    Please ilia by 3rd round 😭 Make me big money

  • @spicesmuggler2452
    @spicesmuggler2452 11 місяців тому

    ILIA TOPURIA
    I AM SO HYPED ABOUT THIS FIGHT GUYS ILIA IS THE REAL DEAL HE COMMING FOR VOLK AFTER EMMET 🎉

  • @Skippy34
    @Skippy34 11 місяців тому

    I don't know, I can't help but believe him.

  • @dunnoewatzgood
    @dunnoewatzgood 11 місяців тому

    illia is won of the most talented fighters in the ufc i cant wait for his fight against volk

  • @Busy422
    @Busy422 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice job ilia! Future champ! 💪🔥

  • @khanwebb172
    @khanwebb172 11 місяців тому

    Maynard gonna have to go back stomping on grapes and singing behind curtains after Ilia decapitates him.

  • @Junitotorres1218
    @Junitotorres1218 11 місяців тому

    3:45

  • @jakehudson5903
    @jakehudson5903 11 місяців тому

    Topuria needs to smoke paddy

  • @Canvas58027
    @Canvas58027 11 місяців тому

    1:30

  • @humanedane
    @humanedane 11 місяців тому

    And there’s no way he gets past Holloway
    He will not get the next title shot
    He’ll have to go through Max first.
    And he’ll get schooled.

  • @robbiedubes
    @robbiedubes 11 місяців тому +1

    Topuria is a future champ

  • @dustinkilburn
    @dustinkilburn 11 місяців тому +7

    I’m aware it won’t happen, but I really want to see Topuria and Arman scrap.
    Dudes are only mid-ish 20s and seem like they can hang with the top 3 on any day in their divisions

    • @Dezemi
      @Dezemi 11 місяців тому +3

      Not in the same division buddy

    • @dustinkilburn
      @dustinkilburn 11 місяців тому +1

      My bad
      Thought obvious when I said “it won’t happen” and “divisions” with an “s”
      Whatever
      I have no dog in this Jai Herbert

    • @mukhammedkhankarkhanov8853
      @mukhammedkhankarkhanov8853 11 місяців тому +3

      Ilia has made lw before and will probably move up if he gets the belt and defends a few times so your matchup isn't a ridiculous one. As you mentioned they're both young too. Honestly I think if ilia bulks up a tiny bit he could win against arman. Very good grappling and has better submission ability imo. Only thing topuria needs to work on really are his kicks and cardio. I'd pay to see this fight for sure!

    • @ordinaryopinion4081
      @ordinaryopinion4081 11 місяців тому

      @@alazarbekele4223Not in the same division buddy get a clue

    • @aldomauricioable
      @aldomauricioable 11 місяців тому +1

      Bro arman would annihilate Tuporia just like he finished in two rounds the hype of Joel Alvarez

  • @downfromthereeefters
    @downfromthereeefters 11 місяців тому +1

    After rewatching Ilia’s fight against Herbert and Emmett’s fight against Yair, I really see Ilia as a bad matchup for Emmett. Emmett likes to swing super heavy trying to find a KO punch, but if Ilia can get in and out and beat him to the punches like Yair did, he can break Emmett down and finish him like he did to Herbert!

  • @thedevilslawyer
    @thedevilslawyer 11 місяців тому

    Costa is redeemed

  • @spiffy8576
    @spiffy8576 11 місяців тому

    Topuria is highly skilled, but is he juiced also?

  • @shawndale1552
    @shawndale1552 11 місяців тому

    Please! He's going to sleep.

  • @jakesghost5267
    @jakesghost5267 11 місяців тому

    Wait...didn't they already fight on another PPV? Ilia knocked him out in the 2nd now is preparing for volk

    • @simondalton8295
      @simondalton8295 11 місяців тому

      Ilia fought Bryce Mitchell in another PPV and KO’d him in the second. He’s now fighting Josh Emmett

    • @amiltheboss3596
      @amiltheboss3596 11 місяців тому

      ​@@simondalton8295he submitted bryce not kod him😅

    • @simondalton8295
      @simondalton8295 11 місяців тому

      Just watched it again. You’re right. My bad…I’m getting old and forgetful 😂

  • @UnderwaterSquirrel21
    @UnderwaterSquirrel21 11 місяців тому

    Anthony smith needs to retire and become a reporter/commentator

  • @cambo6911
    @cambo6911 11 місяців тому

    I love this kid, I hope he does well and is well pleased with his performance tonight I just wish Christians would understand that God hates pride and that we've been taught that somehow it has good, it doesn't, we just simply need to remove the word from our vernacular and trade It for the words "well pleased"
    May God bless this young man and his always and let us remember that God warns against Pagan traditions such as things like witchcraft, tattoos, piercings, scarring, because after all our bodies are a Holy Temple.
    Hallelujah to the Lamb of God

  • @AclypseOfReason
    @AclypseOfReason 11 місяців тому

    How do we make UFC terrible? Let’s get ESPN involved… people watch something better…

  • @ThirdEyeTrader
    @ThirdEyeTrader 11 місяців тому

    Ilia has class. Conor era is over.

    • @beaualoevv
      @beaualoevv 11 місяців тому

      conor sells 2m ppv and headlined every ppv . illa sells 50k maybe

  • @elmasdenzo5156
    @elmasdenzo5156 11 місяців тому +3

    Es verdad lo del vino?

  • @Humanimal117
    @Humanimal117 11 місяців тому +7

    Ilia ko by rd 2.

  • @draco2xx
    @draco2xx 11 місяців тому

    ilia is up next for the title shot, he needs to finish or dominate emmett from start to finish

  • @chappyy.
    @chappyy. 11 місяців тому +9

    Josh Emmett is getting absolutely spanked in this fight. He's got nothing for Ilia 👊

    • @xpacnwo2000
      @xpacnwo2000 11 місяців тому +9

      Ilia has been dropped by less powerful strikers, if he gets clipped by Emmett it's gonna be a rough night for him.

    • @Leroyscaand
      @Leroyscaand 11 місяців тому

      I can’t wait to see you cry when your PAPA Lillian gets dropped

    • @mark_plays3669
      @mark_plays3669 11 місяців тому +3

      @@xpacnwo2000he got dropped by a kick to the head bro and toughed it out I think his chin is pretty strong

    • @xpacnwo2000
      @xpacnwo2000 11 місяців тому +1

      @@mark_plays3669 Emmett hits hard brother, Ilia has toughed it out in the past but when you start fight these top 10 guys their ability to finish is different.
      Im not saying he wont win, im just saying it wont be as easy as people think.
      You gotta keep your head on a swivel with emmett.

    • @shiiswii4136
      @shiiswii4136 11 місяців тому

      topuria might get nuked be careful what u say

  • @user-fk5ek8od1h
    @user-fk5ek8od1h 11 місяців тому +1

    Let's remember, Ilia was hurt badly & almost finished 3 fights ago vs some regional level opponent from England.. think his nickname is junkyard dog but cant remember his actual name. Yes that was at lightweight but contrary to belief, just because an opponent at lightweight is bigger than a guy from featherweight, doesn't mean they have more power than some featherweights. Josh Emmett- a lifelong wrestler very well carries the pound for pound best punching power in mma today. The guy weighs in at 145. Looks like a chiseled lightweight hits like a strong welterweight . Ilia is very sus in his defense.. & Emmett absolutely smokes him in the wrestling & overall ground work. This is a deal rough matchup for Ilia & very few mma fans know that. They think it's a lamb going into slaughter.

    • @CoulierCuts
      @CoulierCuts 11 місяців тому

      Topuria has much better grappling than Emmet, ur goofy. Dude got tapped by Yair lmao

  • @ReyLeichtle
    @ReyLeichtle 11 місяців тому

    Another crossroads fight. If I bet my money would be on this guy to get the finish

  • @Ironman829
    @Ironman829 11 місяців тому

    I loke to watch Josh fire them off but he doesn't have the skill or grit this dude has

  • @AA-bh3bz
    @AA-bh3bz 11 місяців тому +1

    iLLIA tOPURIA IS ATTACKING MY FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @arnoldjohnson2669
    @arnoldjohnson2669 11 місяців тому

    Borrachinha was telling the Truth.

  • @strong_cheeba
    @strong_cheeba 11 місяців тому

    Bet🤥

  • @niconicoo5661
    @niconicoo5661 11 місяців тому +3

    Its so sad seeing him talking like this. When you hear him talking in georgian he talks so much better.

    • @user-tg8qo6nz9k
      @user-tg8qo6nz9k 11 місяців тому

      😂about 17 people would understand him

    • @gegasam7686
      @gegasam7686 11 місяців тому

      @@user-tg8qo6nz9k Yeah 17 people with their own language))

  • @lebraa
    @lebraa 11 місяців тому

    Evil evil man

  • @Mylliem-umlong
    @Mylliem-umlong 11 місяців тому

    I’m not surprised If josh put ilia to sleep 😂

  • @ableton909
    @ableton909 11 місяців тому +3

    Emett will Micheal Johnson him

    • @Ziyech1
      @Ziyech1 11 місяців тому

      Nah

  • @mkyashar91
    @mkyashar91 11 місяців тому

    can UFC get rid of that fake nice guy Anthony Smith please?!

  • @humanedane
    @humanedane 11 місяців тому

    Too arrogant
    It’s time for Emmet yo derail the overly hyped train.

    • @19382q
      @19382q 11 місяців тому

      Emmet laughs cause he knows he's not half as good or disceplined like most americans

  • @cerberuscombatmma
    @cerberuscombatmma 11 місяців тому

    I’m actually praying that Josh Emmett knocks out Ilia Topuria.

  • @PoochZie
    @PoochZie 11 місяців тому

    Doubt

  • @brennen2268
    @brennen2268 11 місяців тому

    Sadly his english ain't that good, but if you ever hear his interviews in spanosh you'll know what kind of aan he is, an absolute beast

    • @marshan1226
      @marshan1226 11 місяців тому

      Brother. Can you do translation for one of Spanish video you talk bout

    • @aldomauricioable
      @aldomauricioable 11 місяців тому

      no mames, Ilia es un pendejo y lo van a dormir mañana.

  • @Fifield1990
    @Fifield1990 11 місяців тому

    I think Volk is finally gonna have a fresh contender.

  • @Teebee89
    @Teebee89 11 місяців тому +1

    If taporia got his hands on paddy some1 in ufc should face murder charges cus he would killed him

  • @samsally3581
    @samsally3581 11 місяців тому

    The woman has the biggest arms on stage

  • @johno30197
    @johno30197 11 місяців тому

    Emmett vs topuria gonna be firework's wonder who will shoot first ...

  • @joelhartley5108
    @joelhartley5108 11 місяців тому +1

    Emmett is tough so for as long as it lasts it's gonna be a war