The MMA world exploded with excitement after Ilia Topuria’s devastating first-round knockout over Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 — but no reaction was louder, more animated, or more brutally honest than that of popular YouTube personality MMA Guru.

Known for his unfiltered commentary and razor-sharp fight analysis, Guru didn’t hold back during his livestream watch-along. As Topuria landed the fight-ending combo — a vicious right hand followed by a clean left hook that sent Oliveira crashing to the canvas — MMA Guru literally jumped out of his chair, screaming:

“OH MY GOD! HE SLEPT HIM! TOPURIA JUST ENDED OLIVEIRA’S CAREER! That was insane!”

Clips of the moment instantly went viral, with fans sharing snippets of Guru’s reaction across social media platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram. Many dubbed it “the most accurate representation of what every MMA fan felt in that moment.”

 Guru’s Breakdown After the KO

After the initial chaos, Guru offered a breakdown of the fight in his trademark brutally honest style:

“Look, Charles was always dangerous, but I said it — this isn’t 2021 Oliveira. He’s taken too much damage. Topuria was too clean, too sharp. That’s the future of MMA right there.”

He went on to compare Topuria’s performance to some of the greatest first-round finishes in UFC history and argued that the Spaniard should now be considered top 3 pound-for-pound.

 Comments on the Pimblett Confrontation

Of course, Guru also had plenty to say about the post-fight drama involving Paddy Pimblett, who stormed the octagon and got into a heated face-off with Topuria:

“Pimblett walking into that cage like he wasn’t about to get bodied. Topuria would KO him in 30 seconds. That’s not a fight — that’s a public execution.”

The ongoing feud between Topuria and Pimblett has long been a talking point on Guru’s channel, and the confrontation only added fuel to the fire. Fans are now demanding a matchup between the two — not just for the title, but for the grudge.

Fans React to Guru’s Reaction

Within hours, MMA Guru’s clip had racked up hundreds of thousands of views, with fans in the comments section calling it:

“The most hyped MMA moment of 2025.”

“Better than the actual broadcast.”

“This is why we watch with Guru.”

His reaction even caught the attention of UFC fighters and analysts, some of whom reposted the video with laughing emojis and fire emojis, adding to the buzz around UFC 317.

 Final Thoughts

Ilia Topuria stole the show at UFC 317 with one of the cleanest knockouts in recent memory, but MMA Guru’s raw, passionate, and hilarious reaction became a viral side-story all on its own. In an age where fight commentary is often polished and corporate, Guru’s authenticity is exactly what fight fans crave.

As Topuria rises to superstardom, it’s safe to say MMA Guru — and his millions of subscribers — will be watching every second.