How to Box Like Ilia Topuria: MMA's Real Life Deathstroke

Many consider Ilia Topuria one of the most dangerous strikers in all of MMA because of his methodical and surgical approach. Joe Rogan often discusses his fights on the Joe Rogan podcast. His fighting style has been compared to the comic book character Deathstroke due to his precision, counter striking and aggressive style.

Ilia Topuria is one of the most calculated and ruthless strikers in MMA today… so what happens when you compare his fight IQ and deadly precision to a character like DC Comic's Deathstroke? In this breakdown, I analyze how Topuria thinks like a tactician and strikes like a sniper—from his surgical counters to his forward pressure boxing and powerful takedowns.

Whether you're a fighter, martial artist, or just a combat sports geek, you’ll learn how to:

Cut angles like Ilia Topuria

Time power counters with sniper-like accuracy

Chain footwork with defensive movement and strikes like a pro

Apply comic book precision to real-world MMA techniques

This is more than just a fighter study—this is part of my Copycat Combat System, where we use pop culture and real fighters to teach high-level tactics.

🧠 Want to fight smarter? Watch until the end for drills and training tips inspired by Topuria's style.

⚔️ Real combat. Fictional flair. Welcome to the Warcat Copycat system.

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:20 The Deathstroke of MMA
0:33 Ilia Topuria's Fighting Style
0:58 Knocking Out Our Favorite Fighters
1:55 Footwork Drills
5:35 Boxing Defense for MMA
6:55 How to Slip Punches in MMA
8:48 Offensive Skills : Using the Jab
9:38 How to Adapt & Read Opponents
10:40 How to Be a Counter Puncher
11:05 Build Your Own Combos
12:28 Conclusion