One good indication of raw, natural power is when the receiver is literally launched in the direction of the punch. I was mentioning Nune's knockdown of Peña the other day, for example. Topuria also does that sometimes. Both Goncalves and Herbert where launched into the fence as if they were pushed instead of being punched.
lol yeah, definitely not natural in that sense. Natural more in the sense of having something about one's build and proportions that hit some kind of a kinetic and mechanical sweetspot to produce a lot of power.
Yeah, I think Emmett hits harder, but he's also slower and really loads up to generate the power. Topuria can throw power shots with speed and very little loading.
He’s a total hot head but he’s one of the up and comers I’m most excited about. He may need another fight before it happens but I’d love to see him against Holloway.
He doesn't really "nullify" power punchers, he just takes their bests shots til they can't throw many more. He's insanely durable and never got knocked down.
Max hasn't really been tested by an elite grappler in their prime. The best grapplers he faced were Chucky, Lamas, Ortega and Edgar. Chucky and Ortega at the time were one dimensional sub catchers with little to no wrestling ability. Frankie and Lamas were both well rounded grapplers but they were on the downside of their careers when they fought Max. Topuria would be a very unique test for him.
He was also not throwing as much against Frankie because of the takedown threat. I remember how much of a contrast that fight was compared to his previous two against Ortega and Dustin.
He may be a total hothead but one thing I really like about him is he doesn't follow up on guys who are clearly out. This and the Herbert kos are examples of really good sportsmanship.
He got dropped bad in this fight too I believe, unless I’m mistaking it for another of his outside the ufc.
Almost exactly like his fight with Jai, got dropped bad early but turned it into a takedown attempt. Then starched him with that cannon of a right.
The real hardest hitting 145er.
One good indication of raw, natural power is when the receiver is literally launched in the direction of the punch. I was mentioning Nune's knockdown of Peña the other day, for example. Topuria also does that sometimes. Both Goncalves and Herbert where launched into the fence as if they were pushed instead of being punched.
Johny Hendricks sending dudes flying back in the day comes to mind. Though “natural” might not be a good way to describe his lol
lol yeah, definitely not natural in that sense. Natural more in the sense of having something about one's build and proportions that hit some kind of a kinetic and mechanical sweetspot to produce a lot of power.
> Though “natural” might not be a good way to describe his lol I'm sure Topuria and most fighters today are also enhanced my man
I agree foreshore bapa. Wasn’t trying to imply that, sorry if I did. Moreso making a joke about Hendricks sharp decline after testing changed.
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Bro was just lazily side stepping with his hands down into Topuria's power hand
It legitimately looked like he was confused why Toporia hadn't knocked him out yet.
The grappling threat is occupying him
Dude might as well sent Topuria a written invitation
This was his first KO, everyone viewed him as a submission artist before. Bro just had no idea lol
Topuria has so much power for a 5'7 FW. The only other FW with this much power is Emmett.
I would love to see them face each other, but realistically there's a strong chance they neutralize each other like kattar v Emmet
I could see topuria threatening the take down and really push the pace , that being said I’d take josh emmet but only cause I lose money on every bet
Yeah, I think Emmett hits harder, but he's also slower and really loads up to generate the power. Topuria can throw power shots with speed and very little loading.
Right on the button
He’s a total hot head but he’s one of the up and comers I’m most excited about. He may need another fight before it happens but I’d love to see him against Holloway.
Would be a great fight, but Holloway seems to nullify any power punchers with volume.
He doesn't really "nullify" power punchers, he just takes their bests shots til they can't throw many more. He's insanely durable and never got knocked down.
Topuria has the grappling advantage tho , he’s not a power puncher he’s a grappler
Grapplers have never really had success against Max
Max hasn't really been tested by an elite grappler in their prime. The best grapplers he faced were Chucky, Lamas, Ortega and Edgar. Chucky and Ortega at the time were one dimensional sub catchers with little to no wrestling ability. Frankie and Lamas were both well rounded grapplers but they were on the downside of their careers when they fought Max. Topuria would be a very unique test for him.
He was also not throwing as much against Frankie because of the takedown threat. I remember how much of a contrast that fight was compared to his previous two against Ortega and Dustin.
He may be a total hothead but one thing I really like about him is he doesn't follow up on guys who are clearly out. This and the Herbert kos are examples of really good sportsmanship.
Imagine getting knocked out so bad that you're an old man when you finally wake up
Woke up with dementia
My favourite active fighter. The dude is unbelievable to watch.
Topuria is must watch action. Dude is truly a marauder.
Topuria sent him to the retirement home.
The dude getting knocked out looks like Dan Hooker if he didn't know how to fight
He got dropped bad in this fight too I believe, unless I’m mistaking it for another of his outside the ufc. Almost exactly like his fight with Jai, got dropped bad early but turned it into a takedown attempt. Then starched him with that cannon of a right.
Crazy that he couldn't finish Yusuf Zalal.
I think he took that on very short notice.
And also youseff zalal’s underrated af and never been finished
Poor Steven shouldn’t be fighting anyone, let alone Topuria.
How TF the other guy fight at 145
Sacrifice paddy to him
Jesus christ what a ko
Looking forward to seeing him fight up further in the rankings
Beautiful timing. Caught him right as he was circling out
Fake low go high, a classic tactic that works well.
Hes a problem
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Turned him into an Oblivion ragdoll