Ilia is the prefect example of “Hate the game, not the player.” Weather you support him or not, dude’s a stud, always absolute impressive performances.
people who hate him want every fighter to be boring and say nothing, or if they do talk be extremely corny, like calling themselves the blessed express. How is it in a fighting sport we want people to have literally no personality
@@lukacxvediani6129he’s planning on moving up to lightweight, and I could see him potentially losing to the top fighters in that division. Ilia is probably more skilled than any lightweight, but they’re bigger than featherweights and could out grapple him with guys like Islam, Arman, Olivera, etc due to their size. I wouldn’t be surprised if he runs through lightweight because of his skill and power but he also has potential to lose.
@@doyouunderstandthis nah he said in an interview that he walks around 85+kg so he could easily bulk up more and that's one of the main reasons he wants to move up to lw to so he doesnt have to cut so much
Can’t wait for everyone who’s hating on Ilia to be proven wrong. Don’t matter if he just got the belt, no one is gonna be able to take it. He’s more skilled and well rounded then most of the roster
Watching Josh Emmett at the end of round one, I think VERY few fighters have that level of heart and tenacity. Nobody could ever make the case that he's a quitter.
imagine work he put in from having to grapple all fight against zalal to KO ing 2 of the greatest Featherweights. and people wonder why this guy so confident
As a Georgian, I can hear what his brother Alex is telling him and Ilia always listens to him. Alex has huge impact on how Ilia performs and manages his tactics. Trust Ilia has for his brother is inspiring. Rooting for Alex in Australia.
Ilya Topuria is on a completely different level and is a new generation fighter who has no flaws in any aspect. Believe me, no matter who enters the cage with Ilya, no one can withstand his technique. Good luck, brother, I love you bro❤❤❤
Way too early to be talking about this. Both divisions need to move along and Ilia has a bunch of strong contenders to beat in his. Islam will have cleared his division after beating Arman and earned the right to go for double champ. Ilia has had an amazing run but he just got the title and he has to beat Movsar and Diego at the very least before anyone even talks him fighting Islam.
It's impressive the way he started the last round against Emmett, despite his domination in the 4th round he remained disciplined and didn't rush at the risk of getting knocked out. Topuria reminds me of Garbrandt but with good fighting IQ, a chin and discipline.
@@Technasma Some of us have been watching the sport long enough to remember when Max's fans did the exact same thing to Volk when he kept beating Max. Now they're doing it to Ilia.
Topuira's technique is so flawless. Even the small bit of grappling in this bout, his couple of takedowns in round 5, were like perfectly executed. Emmet was in it to get the KO till the end. He is TOUGH!
@@AlvaroUbeda9 oh yes I believe it but it’s still his biggest weakness.. everyone has a weak spot if you can exploit it. You can only beat this man via Headkick or standing in the FIRE and punching with him and catching him while he punches
Nobody!!! He’s the most complete fighter in UFC with extra features, bombs 💣 in his hands which switches lights of in a second!!! Even if you have the strongest head, chin and you never be knocked down before!!!
This reminds me when Lyoto Machida won the belt and Rogan and everyone was like Welcome to Machida era,only to get KOed brutally in his first tittle defense by Shogun LOL
@@Childofbhaal Yeah long time ago my bad,but it was True that all UFC guys like Lyoto Machida is new king,movement,counter,welcome to his era,so i found it funny hoe fast that era ended.
It is more difficult to defeat a young and ambitious fighter with a calm and cheerful character than a furious and ill-tempered former champion who was defeated 3 times by a same fighter (Alexander Volkanovski) in 2019, 2020 and 2022.
Need more than 3 defenses to call it a "reign." He's going to have his one and only defense because "The Best is Blessed" The best thing about this. All the Topuria fangirls will make excuses if/when Max wins tomorrow. On the other hand, should Max somehow lose, his fans will admit Topuria got the better of him. Topuria fans are already quietly planning their excuses.
people who hate him want every fighter to be boring and say nothing, or if they do talk be extremely corny, like calling themselves the blessed express. How is it in a fighting sport we want people to have literally no personality
@@ChuckwaldMartin where did I say I hated him? Weird thing to say. Honestly the guy seemed nervous and anxious at the presser. Understandable. I don't "hate" Topuria, but I like him less than I like Max. Sounds like you're projecting a little bit, bud.
It's a shame not to have the defense against Max in this edition, this guy's progression has been incredible, looking forward to seeing him fight again.
Could see him retiring at 32 with 1 loss. Going up to 155 to fight Usman Nurmagomedov for the double belt. Ilia will far short fighting him or Islam, anyone else I believe he beats.
Why did they include the yussef fight? 😂😂😂 To be fair tho max vs dustin 2 makes you look at it the other way around, big power and aggression is hard for max to deal with
@@brok3n676W bro ilia is the featherweight goat in the near future,he's gonna be a massive problem when he moves up to lightweight(I think he beats islam but it's a wild call for a now atleast)
I don’t want to insult your boyfriend but max has been a gatekeeper… nothing special about him .. at least you guys will get a participation trophy tho - the BMF belt ;)
@@Ruirspirul And they both were winning before it and Herbert dropped him… He was in real danger against Herbert, Emmett did pose a threat but the closest he got “hurting” ilia was making him slip. and even if you go on the logic that Emmett is the one who “put up a fight” because he didn’t get finished that would make Zalal his hardest fight because that fight didn’t have any 10-8 rounds by Ilia making it by far a closer fight than Emmett
Not taken nothing away from Champ Topuria .. but the highlights of his competitors he’s gone against is not really unknown to me..except for Volk..Holloway opponents ..are well known.. Legends in the UFC..this will be a great fight..
Zalal gave him a great fight, jai head kicked him into a crotch sniffing position in a minute, Orc fighter Josh Emmett went all 5 rounds and was swinging for the win in round 5. Are we really to believe this guy is finish Max in round 1? LOL
Ilia is the prefect example of “Hate the game, not the player.” Weather you support him or not, dude’s a stud, always absolute impressive performances.
people who hate him want every fighter to be boring and say nothing, or if they do talk be extremely corny, like calling themselves the blessed express. How is it in a fighting sport we want people to have literally no personality
@@ChuckwaldMartin I 100% agree
You have too much sugar in your tank. You should just ask him out STUD
Weather is like rain. Whether. you're not too smart that's why you're calling him STUD, SUGAR
ilia gonna weather the reign storm for a long time😮🔥
The evolution of Topuria is another level. Imagine in 2-3 years more.
He will lose
@@mikeybanks4431 against who?
@@lukacxvediani6129he’s planning on moving up to lightweight, and I could see him potentially losing to the top fighters in that division. Ilia is probably more skilled than any lightweight, but they’re bigger than featherweights and could out grapple him with guys like Islam, Arman, Olivera, etc due to their size. I wouldn’t be surprised if he runs through lightweight because of his skill and power but he also has potential to lose.
@@doyouunderstandthisnah tbh I like him but he can’t hang with the best of the lightweights but who knows maybe in a year or 2 he’ll move up
@@doyouunderstandthis nah he said in an interview that he walks around 85+kg so he could easily bulk up more and that's one of the main reasons he wants to move up to lw to so he doesnt have to cut so much
What amaze me the most about Ilia is that he looks better every fight, he is evolving at an amazing speed.
Don’t understand why people dislike him, he’s proved himself.
People didn't see him clad in fancy pantsuit!!!❤❤❤👍
Bro is definitely on another level, so proud and happy to have seen his whole journey since he entered the UFC. Real spanish-georgian warrior ⚔
Topura knocked out Ryan Hall on the ground with no foot support. That's power.
Ryan Halls chin never been tested. Is he known for a granite chin and being a great boxer?
Ilia IS one of the more powerful FW. I can tell you like to be THAT guy on YT.
I’m pretty sure max was known for having the best chin in ufc history and a great striker. What happened in that fight again? 🤔
@@TopuriaCornerhe was paid to take a loss
@@connorblondin….?
Dude can grapple, got a sharp leg kick, and knocks people senseless. I think people just hate his personality. 😅 But he’s dangerous everywhere.
First knockout of Max Holloway. Anything to say now?
It seems that they have nothing to say now....
@@AxelMadrizi believe Ilia Toporai might be the greatest Ufc Fighter after Conor McGregor and Jonny Bones
@@beastmotozConor McGregor??????
@@beastmotozConor couldn't KO 20 years old Max.
Max fanboys went into hiding, they are still recovering
I love the Ryan hall knockout lmao
never gets old man i swear 😂
pulling guard like a knucklehead😂
Hall wanted to be on the ground so bad Ilia said allright i'll keep you there permanently. Goofy ahh
@@mistermiyagi6073 lmao same w the Bryce Mitchell sub too. Like okay bud let’s wrestle
@@daniloACQ
ilia topuria never can defeat movsar evloev and islam makhachev. He will lose the belt in 2025. Mark my words
Ilia's fighting style is entertaining. A high quality champ . . .
HE KEEPS IMPROVING EVERY FIGHT
it's like playing career mode in a videogame
That's usually how things work
@@andonbrown9131 Not always and not SO FAST
@@BicornioSPA Anyone can be unstoppable until fight Islam Makhachev😃
Can’t wait for everyone who’s hating on Ilia to be proven wrong. Don’t matter if he just got the belt, no one is gonna be able to take it. He’s more skilled and well rounded then most of the roster
we found out october 26th brotha. AAAAAND STILLLLLL
jes another connor. just wait... he will fall from grace as everyone does
I like the way he fights
Ilia combines skills and the art of fighting. What a performance.
Watching Josh Emmett at the end of round one, I think VERY few fighters have that level of heart and tenacity. Nobody could ever make the case that he's a quitter.
wonder if talbott can handle josh? that would really be a test for talbot
New to ufc but this guy is him lowkey
Doesn’t the Tuporia Vs Mitchell fight just make you so warm and cuddly inside now!!!
That one aged so well!!!! 🤙🏻
imagine work he put in from having to grapple all fight against zalal to KO ing 2 of the greatest Featherweights. and people wonder why this guy so confident
We gon find out October 26th
Underrated comment
Shucks you beat me to it, well done
2025
and we found out
@@ereklikowhat do you think should he fight Islam?
He has evolved a lot since his firsts fights
fair play, the emmett fight was incredible, both a pair of absolute warriors
As a Georgian, I can hear what his brother Alex is telling him and Ilia always listens to him. Alex has huge impact on how Ilia performs and manages his tactics. Trust Ilia has for his brother is inspiring. Rooting for Alex in Australia.
There's just something special about that man😊😊
- "Can Max stop Llia Topuria's first title defense?" There. Fixed it for you.
nope.
Of course he cant lol
Hell no
The Ryan Hall fight, so satisfying, it's like when you finally swat that pestering house fly.
Ахахах😂😂😂😂 точно )))
🌹 TOPURIA 🌹
Vean su nombre en el Origen, que es; Aizkolari = El término es un préstamo del Euskera, aizkolari (persona que maneja o trabaja con un hacha).
Ilya Topuria is on a completely different level and is a new generation fighter who has no flaws in any aspect. Believe me, no matter who enters the cage with Ilya, no one can withstand his technique. Good luck, brother, I love you bro❤❤❤
100% he can beat islam
I believe so too
wrong!!!
No way... He's not Islam's level...
I'm not "100%" but I want to see that fight!
Way too early to be talking about this. Both divisions need to move along and Ilia has a bunch of strong contenders to beat in his. Islam will have cleared his division after beating Arman and earned the right to go for double champ. Ilia has had an amazing run but he just got the title and he has to beat Movsar and Diego at the very least before anyone even talks him fighting Islam.
Illia is a savage
This is a crazy title for someone who just got the belt💀
Did you even see the video? Lets see it
You're talking like becoming champion is easy
@@edward4817It's very hard but defending it for 8 to 9 times is GOAT 🐐 like ...so wait Till he defends it
He also defended it against Holloway.
@@notpaper-cr6ni bro we’re talking about ilia not volk. Ilia hasn’t fought max yet. He will face him tomorrow
It's impressive the way he started the last round against Emmett, despite his domination in the 4th round he remained disciplined and didn't rush at the risk of getting knocked out.
Topuria reminds me of Garbrandt but with good fighting IQ, a chin and discipline.
Ilia Topuria es como una máquina. Fija la mirada en el rival y nada lo detiene.
No se ha visto nada parecido desde hace años
Whoever posted this is goated fr - topuria fights are always fire
i see a lot max fans crying on comments brotha 🤣
You instead talk exactly like him eheheh...brotha
@@BomboklatDeeets we’ll find out in october 26 brotha
Its same as when favorite picks show most ppl picking max and Ilia fans are crying their hearts out how it is possible and go nuts 😂
They all gonna cry tonight as well 😂
@@Technasma Some of us have been watching the sport long enough to remember when Max's fans did the exact same thing to Volk when he kept beating Max. Now they're doing it to Ilia.
This Topurai the best and most complete fighter iv ever seen. Great in all aspects of MMA.
What a FIGHTER Emmet. Incredible spirit. Love to Topuria all the best.
Gracias Ilia, te quiere todo Alicante, saludos desde Carolinas Altas
A Georgian born in Germany, living in and fighting from Spain... that's some European combo right there. Topuria is insane.
Путь воина! Эпическая поэма , достойная пера Шекспира!
Topuira's technique is so flawless. Even the small bit of grappling in this bout, his couple of takedowns in round 5, were like perfectly executed. Emmet was in it to get the KO till the end. He is TOUGH!
He’s susceptible to head kicks tho.. if you had to find a weakness… that his most glaring one.. He’s solid everywhere tho
He was, if you see the volk fight you understand his defense has improved a lot since the Herbert fight
Max headkicks are underated, he rocked volk to the head in the first round of their second fight
@@AlvaroUbeda9 oh yes I believe it but it’s still his biggest weakness.. everyone has a weak spot if you can exploit it. You can only beat this man via Headkick or standing in the FIRE and punching with him and catching him while he punches
@@-.6666.- facts
@-.6666.- we will find out his weakness eventually, I suspect it will be like Connor s fate but I don't think we see it tomorrow
Nobody!!! He’s the most complete fighter in UFC with extra features, bombs 💣 in his hands which switches lights of in a second!!! Even if you have the strongest head, chin and you never be knocked down before!!!
Still undefeated champion ❤
Love reliving these moments!
This reminds me when Lyoto Machida won the belt and Rogan and everyone was like Welcome to Machida era,only to get KOed brutally in his first tittle defense by Shogun LOL
The Shogun KO was the rematch. Lyoto won his first defense against Shogun. Although it was controversial and many believed Shogun won
@@ChildofbhaalAnd you didn't call the guy a CASUAL as an Insult. true fan you are 🎉
@@Childofbhaal Yeah long time ago my bad,but it was True that all UFC guys like Lyoto Machida is new king,movement,counter,welcome to his era,so i found it funny hoe fast that era ended.
No es lo mismo amigo,Max está durmiendo
Ilia slept Max.
Topuria champion🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪
He hasn’t even defended his belt yet bruh
He's undefeated? 15 fight win streak use your brain, and he's defending his belt tomorrow so stop.
UFC fans tend to get ahead of themselves by crowning the new “best [insert weight class here] ever”
@@KennyOkoyeHasAestheticPhysiquewill anyone stop his reign in his first defence?
16-0 with K.O's
@@KennyOkoyeHasAestheticPhysique calm down...I think Joe Rogan would have something to say here...includes moments of verbal regret lol
45:42
Zuckerberg is losing big money by that impression!😂😂
Let’s be honest here, if you hate Ilia you hate this sport. Wololooo Rogannnn
Excellent video UFC! Maybe after watching this more people will realize what the blessed express is up against tomorrow… and still
Viva Ilia Topuria, grande matador 🇪🇸
I first realized how badass he was when he smoked Bryce Mitchell, he hasn’t been the same since. Topuria has been on a terror ever since. In a fan.
There is… one man, he’s blessed 🪽
🎉
Hay un hombre,está durmiendo😂
Ok
Ilia Topuria is on another level. He is so skillful 💯💯💯🔥
Topuria❤❤❤
It is more difficult to defeat a young and ambitious fighter with a calm and cheerful character than a furious and ill-tempered former champion who was defeated 3 times by a same fighter (Alexander Volkanovski) in 2019, 2020 and 2022.
Need more than 3 defenses to call it a "reign." He's going to have his one and only defense because "The Best is Blessed"
The best thing about this. All the Topuria fangirls will make excuses if/when Max wins tomorrow. On the other hand, should Max somehow lose, his fans will admit Topuria got the better of him. Topuria fans are already quietly planning their excuses.
3 defenses like the number of loses Max has against Volk? How many loses does Ilia have against Volk?
@@PLaStiiCMoNtAGE mma math guru right here
@@kezo_fps What does this even mean lmao?
people who hate him want every fighter to be boring and say nothing, or if they do talk be extremely corny, like calling themselves the blessed express. How is it in a fighting sport we want people to have literally no personality
@@ChuckwaldMartin where did I say I hated him? Weird thing to say. Honestly the guy seemed nervous and anxious at the presser. Understandable. I don't "hate" Topuria, but I like him less than I like Max. Sounds like you're projecting a little bit, bud.
Gahhdang yousseff did a damn good job on short notice
What reign? He hasn't even had a title defence...
He'll have one tomorrow 🤷🏻
Having a Hazard pfp and saying that another athlete has no legacy is crazy
He's 15-0
Pero quién es el rey ahora?
@@regonalderfonolper5565Max winning by TKO🤷🏾♂️
edit: damn.....
It's a shame not to have the defense against Max in this edition, this guy's progression has been incredible, looking forward to seeing him fight again.
This man is going to destroy a lot of people in the UFCI can tell you that now😊😊
aint getting past islam or dustin
"earned some Georgian air miles" - ahahha brilliant )))
Ilia will retire undefeated and will keep proving the doubters wrong.
Could see him retiring at 32 with 1 loss. Going up to 155 to fight Usman Nurmagomedov for the double belt. Ilia will far short fighting him or Islam, anyone else I believe he beats.
@Eddie0102 this is peak "im a hardcore fan 🤓" energy.
@@justina7794 good for you bro
@@Eddie0102
ilia topuria never can defeat movsar evloev and islam makhachev. He will lose the belt in 2025. Mark my words
Topuria es un asesino, tengo fe en el, un estilo muy completo y unico
1:26 'Islam gonna ragdoll him' lol sure guys
Hé never gonna do that to islam.
Hé cannot wrestle 3 round
Ilia Topuria is the new Mike Tyson of the MMA
Bold statement, love Ilia 🌹 he is terrific champ
Merab ended the Nurmagomedovs' unbeaten streak and Ilia will continue it if Islam ever faces Ilia😂❤
All of a sudden Paddy Pimblett became real quiet and asked for Asylum in Mars!🤣🤣🤣
Illia's reign hasn't started yet😂😂You have to defend the belt for that
Topuria king!
@@nike_1313weirdo
Yea, Reign is the word they are fuckin up with lol😅 it's an undefeated streak maybe. Then there's a title reign.
Well... can we talk about the start of a reign now? after ilia put a k.o on the 2 goats? And defend the belt
What? 😂
This kid Topuria is only 23? Wow! He runs a solid game! Have to keep an eye on him. Excellent film…thank you for sharing🛡
Now 27
@@HistBoy oh is he? He’s just a pup then 😎
now max is lost to him... i wanaa see ilia vs islam....both are the toupest guy....ilia can wrestle and islam has knockout punch too........
Nah
You know what I love Rogan but it was really satisfying seeing Ilia shut him up during the Ryan Hall fight lmaooooo
Max holloway
We gonna see it tomorrow
@@greenaua no, the correct answer is wegonnafindoutonoctober26bruddahcomesaturdaynightattheendofthedayitiswhatitis
We gon find out on oct 26th fr @@greenaua
as the biggest max fan in the world, nah hes getting slept
topuria gonna turn him into Min holloway and revoke his bmf title when max runs away from topuria pointing down
The new UA-cam guy is doing some good jobs
Bro is all beat up in your thumbnail 😂
Short answer is no, if he stays disciplined which he will, he can't be stopped, and reason is because of who he is and what he represents.
💯
Max is literally about to stop it tomorrow lmao
Max is going to retire after getting K.O. on October 26 brotha 😂
😂
Max sleep bro😂😂😂
Is he?
where are u, why aren't u answering the replies lmao. Max is sleeping.
Great highlight
AFTER SEEING THIS SHIT, MAX WINS...
Why did they include the yussef fight? 😂😂😂
To be fair tho max vs dustin 2 makes you look at it the other way around, big power and aggression is hard for max to deal with
@@justina7794he still survived
Después de ver este comentario Max está durmiendo en la lona por un ko😂😂😂😂
14:52 " topuria is in trouble now" lmao what a buffon
Nobody can beat him..🔥
Reign? Let’s slow down, he just won the title and has a big challenge in Max right in front of him.
@chas77you forgot Canelo
@chas77 xdddd
You don't think being a champion having a 15 fight win streak is a reign?
People underestimate being champ these days smh he's sleepin max tmr
@@Graycent7326Just like you said
@@brok3n676W bro ilia is the featherweight goat in the near future,he's gonna be a massive problem when he moves up to lightweight(I think he beats islam but it's a wild call for a now atleast)
EL RECREO, AirBnB, Los Navalucillos, Toledo, CABAÑEROSPARQUENACIONAL ESPAÑA
Flexibility+ punch + wrestling = tuporia
He is young he is rapid and yes he will remain unbeaten atleast for next 3 years,
Max “Blessed” Holloway
Max “pillow hands” Holloway
The devil is coming, blessed or not
@@colinholzmann1586 Ilia “Who is Joe” Topuria
@mikee_xb that shit was too awkward 😂 "WHAT?"
I don’t want to insult your boyfriend but max has been a gatekeeper… nothing special about him .. at least you guys will get a participation trophy tho - the BMF belt ;)
Topuria is Our hero 🇬🇪❤️
We are in the ILIA TOPURIA era.
Enjoy the ride!
icwutudidthere lol love it
We're gonna find out Saturday night brother!
Max Holloway
Emmet clearly only fighter that actually put up the fight…
He beat up Emmet
@ he indeed did
Bro it was a 50-43 😂 The only ones who put up the fight were Jai Herbert and Volk
@@MicahAP you serious? both got knocked out of their minds
@@Ruirspirul And they both were winning before it and Herbert dropped him… He was in real danger against Herbert, Emmett did pose a threat but the closest he got “hurting” ilia was making him slip. and even if you go on the logic that Emmett is the one who “put up a fight” because he didn’t get finished that would make Zalal his hardest fight because that fight didn’t have any 10-8 rounds by Ilia making it by far a closer fight than Emmett
Ilia will prove to the world again, once he defeats Max.
16-0
Not taken nothing away from Champ Topuria .. but the highlights of his competitors he’s gone against is not really unknown to me..except for Volk..Holloway opponents ..are well known.. Legends in the UFC..this will be a great fight..
Zalal gave him a great fight, jai head kicked him into a crotch sniffing position in a minute,
Orc fighter Josh Emmett went all 5 rounds and was swinging for the win in round 5.
Are we really to believe this guy is finish Max in round 1? LOL
yes
Just rolling rolling rolling😂😂
Rolling guy funny fighter😂😂
What reign?
16:52 ref letting him know he got molly wopped 😭
Like my comment if you think that today Ilia will smash Holloway 😎
Ufc please upload topuria vs damon jackson full fight.
le va a MATXR !!! VAMOS ILIA HERMANO !!!!
That boy is a savage. 😮
Main thing is..He looks small. But this dude is very strong.
Very very strong.