‘Changing of the guard’ - DC reacts to Ilia Topuria’s win at UFC 308 vs. Max Holloway | ESPN MMA

[@lloyddaking6024]

Ngl after hyping up ilia knocking out max all month I’m kinda sad for Holloway. Guys a legend nonetheless

[@SteelSquishy]

Same. I had a sense it was going to be a gaethje vs Ferguson style best down. If you're known for your chin, you better change something.

[@eddiesantana3009]

True but I mean bro you were honest.

[@paydn202]

in the MMA "community" in modern day they just like to laugh at and troll anyone who said anything about the fighter they hate. i use hate because these kids are so locked in they pretend it is them fighting lol its sad actually its either hate or love with these kids they cant just enjoy a good fight between 2 good fighters.

[@rollin60z]

We do NOT want to see Strickland fight for the title! Especially after his last boring performance, he even said it himself that it was boring

[@billwoods7578]

Thats all his fights lol

[@BqgWyy]

Ya no Strickland

[@PickleLicker357]

Wait what Strickland goat

[@billwoods7578]

@@PickleLicker357 No lmfao

[@lokishredz7781]

give him imavov rematch 😂

[@xacex6944]

Topuria definitely gained fans this week. And he didn’t leave any doubts about his skill for anyone who questioned it

[@anasshahid224]

Man UFC 308 was absolutely iconic!! IIia Tuporia with the masterclass performance and KO win over Max Holloway while Khamzat had an unstoppable dominant win against Robert Whittaker, phenomenal. DC and Jon Anik are right, tonight truly felt like a changing of the guard in the UFC. The new generation has arrived. 💯

[@shatchett0]

Master class? He’s one dimensional. He’s a hard hitter. That’s it. That’s all he’s got. Not the best boxer. Not by a long shot. A younger fighter with Holloways style beats him easy.

[@daniel106]

@@shatchett0max is trash bro, he got humbled. I’m glad ilia took his head off talking about he’s the bmf and he runs and still gets walked down 🤣

[@Uchihawallstreet]

Respect to Usman who took the fight against Khamzat in 8 days and survived by not panicking like these fighters. Usman is a beast.

[@randyreilly2031]

I was thinking the exact same thing! 💯

[@LHBH8]

This isn’t about Usman. This wasn’t a black night. Go away.

[@harrycammock6051]

Robert didn't panic his jaw got broken

[@daniel106]

Usman is a wrestler he knows how to defend, even in bad positions. Whittaker doesn’t have that experience and it showed.

[@Physocrusher]

@@daniel106 💯 Usmans a beast.. if it wasn't for that head kick he'd still be champion, he was manhandling Leon by that point.. Rob didn't deserve that though, best way was a submission without any breaks

[@kibakaitou3110]

For a fighter that has starts with a blitz getting shut down in the manner khamzat did is unbelievable performance🔥

[@sleepysamk1400]

We are seeing a new improved Khamzat. More composed and humble. But a f@ckin monster

[@SimonGonzalOS]

Sean Strickland is boring ngl He's most exciting when he fights Sneako or a Navy Seal cause Strickland is a bully at heart. He couldn't even knock out Sneako lol

[@joeferdez1584]

Ilia Topuria is the new Mike Tyson of the MMA

[@BrandonWestfall]

No, not even close.

[@Uchihawallstreet]

@@BrandonWestfall very close

[@angelguzman477]

​@@BrandonWestfallyou will see

[@curser.a.w2237]

Who is the old Mike Tyson of the mma, he IS the Mike Tyson of mma

[@astralseeker]

@@BrandonWestfall You can not compare the legacy of 58 years old tyson with 27 years old topuria. That being said, Both Ilia and Tyson were always shorter than their opponents, they both use body punches a lot, they both have the most devastating ko power of their generation, they have the same type of finishing ratio, they both base it on masterful technique of evading opponent' strikes and countering with multiple strikes combination on both body and head levels. There is a minimal aspect to their flow, the technique is flawless with high priority to placement of feet, constant control of balance, optimal use of hips power, evading under opponent punches, very active head movements outside the center line for evasion, and complex combos of devastating punches to overwhelm the opponent capabilities. When I watch Topuria I see levels of balance and efficiency, boxing defense, traps and faints, that make me think of ramon deckers, buakaw benchamek, alexey ignashov or mike tyson. Ilia is completely above his competition in the ufc.

[@raephixx2300]

This is a nice post review

[@cassiorafaelguimaraesnasci3864]

Strickland out, Chimaev On; Topuria is the real deal, let’s make ilia vs makachaev, guys

[@Physocrusher]

Let's not get ahead of ourselves, Islam is a big lightweight and one way or another would finish Topuria with his unique skillset He needs to run it back with Volk

[@cuentaparaestudiaryserprod5206]

@@Physocrusher When are we going to believe in the power of demonstration, if Ilia sets out to finish Makachev on the ground, how do we know he wouldn't achieve it? Remember that Ilia has more submissions than knockouts, as incredible as it may seem

[@deezn2856]

@@Physocrusherilia knocks makhachev out cold.

[@Animeditz4u]

After their next fights and it will be huge and it should be in spain 😮😮

[@kevin_dee_goat2016]

​@@PhysocrusherI agree the volk match need to re-run but don't say illia can't match Islam...all he needs is to pack up some weight and that's it..ilia has proved to be very technical.

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, ESPN MMA

[@SenseyWTF]

where are all the talkers now? lol

[@suedunham1087]

They're out there having a discussion on what excuse makes the most sense for Max getting KOd so they can spam the comment sections with it

[@fabolousjada5070]

They disappeared lol you know how many max fans was talking crazy

[@marcopelaezfernandez4573]

Deleting comments for the rest of the day

[@redghost1567]

Don’t worry bro, all the talkers are strategising. They will come after a week and say ilia has no chance against Islam. I think ilia will be Islam not saying it will be easy but they will say he will 0 chance until he gets to be double champ people will still talk in my opinion

[@redghost1567]

Beat*

[@Aaronak3]

Sean didn’t deserve it before or after this fight period

[@Sanzitvilla]

If illia able to beat Alex again give that Guy Islam....hands down

[@caspeansea9619]

As a Makachev fan, I agree.

[@kudakwashemwashayenyi4752]

Give Khamzat the title shot

[@voicefulspace5]

i'm a huge fan of Holloway but just can't hate on Topuria. i'm not a fan of him but he definitely has power and skill, won't doubt him next fight.

[@JDP91SIX]

Chimaev Strickland sounds super interesting

[@zero89-pc4eu]

Nah the title shor is for khamzat

[@JDP91SIX]

@@zero89-pc4eu I like it when two cocky guys fight, one of them has to shut the f up ha

[@AntJonez218]

Yea I wouldn't mind it. But I do want khamzat to fight for the belt

[@ChenchoSpain]

Love for DC ❤.

[@vladghelu516]

Lovely talk!❤❤❤

[@joseluisalvarez8648]

Nadie puede hacer nada contra Topuria en las 145lbs. Tiene que tirarse a por los perros de las 155lbs: Majachev, Tsarukyan, Oliveira y, en el futuro, Usman Nurmagomedov y Jean Silva. Ahí están las peleas de legado para él. Topuria P4P 🇪🇸🇬🇪🌹

[@santiagojimenezsilvero6195]

Ni tsarukyan ni oliveira le pueden hacer nada porque tsarukyan es iguao de bajo no tiene esa ventaja fisica y oliveira no tiene derribos y no le va a aguantar la pegada. Al que veo de verdad es a makachev por el físico y por la lucha.

[@SpongeTMM]

I am empty inside.

[@lucanorriskintana6294]

Topuria loves Holloway, its just sport no worries bud

[@SpongeTMM]

@@lucanorriskintana6294 I know, and I love Ilia for his respectfulness, just sucks seeing your favorite fighters get put out. The changing of the guard will take some getting used to.

[@Sergio-dh5qh]

Reinsert your tampon

[@alfie834]

They were so biased towards Max during the fight commentary

[@shatchett0]

We watched a different fight

[@MaxMax-r1k]

Stickland about to do the Philly shell for 25 minutes and occasionally throw jabs

[@Rhino5.7]

Where the max fans 😂

[@Parwizqalandarfanpage]

God made DC talk in UFC chaenel

[@kevinkordzadze7654]

Where is everyone saying max will beat ilia easy????

[@Jirenblack98]

Didn’t see people saying it was gonna be easy for Max. But there was hope in him pulling it off.

[@caspeansea9619]

If you don't want Topurio euphoria ends then please don't put him against Islam Makachev. That's all I am saying.

[@combatesdeboxeo]

Lmao you are a total BUFFON, islam got.knocked out by a nobody, ilia WOULD DESTROY ISLAM. nice try stupid troll

[@somosisraelencristo]

VAMOS MATADOR❤️💪🏻🇪🇦

[@hi-qk9yv]

This shows how good was kamaru or how overrated the middleweight division or that how khamzat may be the middleweight goat

[@smokestrong1000]

Strickland got dominated by Khamzat in training. The Schmo interviewed him and Sean asked him how the sparring with him and Khamzat went. Schmo said well he tapped you multiple times..and Sean was hoping he'd say something to make him look good. Khamzat is going to get that belt from whoever.

[@Adam-z2p1s]

MAX GOT WAXED. BLESSED PUT TO REST ..

[@LHBH8]

He’s not a Spaniard, he’s not selling out the Bernabeu, besides don’t think combat sports have a big enough following in Spain.

[@Parwizqalandarfanpage]

And Jon Anick

[@TufuDeDrake]

Mauled and schooled Rob. The same thing Borz will do to Champion 🏆

[@Alexander-jy1xe]

Lol strickland must be crying right now lol

[@codevoyage4194]

It shouldn't be Volk next, the way he was knocked out cold and considering his age(aprox 10 years older), it should be Islam or Petr Yan. These guys have the potential to beat Ilia. Although Ilia would want an easier fight in Volk.

[@madworker1927]

Topuria vs islam in Bernabeu

[@strobelightstrobelight]

Love how Topuria shut down the whole internet, haha legend. Maximum respect for Max, he’s one of the best in the history of this sport. Vamos matador !! 🇪🇸🌹🇪🇸

[@ГайМуцийСцевола-б3б]

Топурия Махачев это будет заруба

[@YuriGoofov]

Burns took him the distance.

[@Don-p7chanel]

god job

[@saniyafathima5876]

Hey d c it's Dr. Mohammad Saad badri from India

[@z06drip31]

Call center !!!!

[@MichaelOdomwest16thAve]

The guard changed when he smoked Volk, everyone keeps thinking Ilia is just another no namer, he’s literally go no competition in his division. He told dabs they need new blood

[@shatchett0]

Islam knocked out Volk. Not Topouria.

[@MichaelOdomwest16thAve]

@@shatchett0 he best Volk by KO punches in the second round.

[@joshclossick5710]

@@shatchett0wtf are you talking about

[@shotx333]

Can Ilia beat Islam?

[@onetwothree257]

Bobby Knuckles vs Kamaru? 🤔

[@AntJonez218]

Very interesting

[@paydn202]

MMA FANS TODAY you say anything positive about a fighter you are automatically a super fan of that fighter and they think theyre hurting your feelings by making fun of pro fighters for losing lmfao MMA fandom is DONE!!! not even worth it to try n have a regular conversation anymore. you just get a bunch of " HAHA HE LOST! UR CRYING" or "LOL LIL BRO" like you have to choose sides lol this isnt WWE when did this invasion of little boys happen?!?!?!

[@joeycisneros4728]

Dc is hurt

[@TBE99]

Don’t ever put overrated Robert shittaker in the hof please don’t listen to the casuals. Told you casuals Khamzat would make Robert shittaker tap like chicken 🐔🍗 first round. Easy fight mortal kombat liu kang finish him.

[@savagescvngr4776]

fluke win max wins the rematch

[@BRUN00VA]

This is disappointing this is coming from hawaii were disappointed max lost i think you know why.

[@Rhino5.7]

Haha he sucks he only beat gathje cause of the eye poke in the early rounds

[@Sheeb807]

Topuria with less punching power probably wouldn't be that impressive. he was getting pieced up by Max. But because of that power I don't see anyone in 145 and 155 stopping him 😂

[@MMANerd27]

No DC, poor dumb DC. Roberts Jaw Got Broken Before the tap and squeezing a broken jaw will make anyone tap.

[@RijoBomjen-cs7kt]

🤦🤦

[@xion649]

Strickland vs Khamzat for interim title.