I believe him. Topuria has similar stature to Volk, younger, faster, better boxing with power and wrestling. Justin's nose was compromised at the end of R1. His striking was sloppy as hell. I don't think Max is going to ask Topuria to stand and bang with him like he did with Justin.
Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.”
Max by TKO
And Max would reply:I expect Jon Jones to reply to this.
Nor should he. Ilia or not, the gimmick shouldn't be overused.I believe him. Topuria has similar stature to Volk, younger, faster, better boxing with power and wrestling. Justin's nose was compromised at the end of R1. His striking was sloppy as hell. I don't think Max is going to ask Topuria to stand and bang with him like he did with Justin.
He has proper punching mechanics. Dudes a monster, the he way switchs up angles in close with his footwork and throws legit combos downstairs and upstairs (like Max). I could see him being a good pro boxer if he wanted too.Topuria hits harder than Gaethje.