Topuria to Makhachev: "If my right hand touches your face, you'll go to sleep for a long time"
UFC lightweight champion Ilya Topuria once again put MMA fans on alert with his next statement. He made a sharp, somewhat sharp and frank statement about welterweight champion Islam Makhachev. It is clear from Topuria's words that he wants the big fight that everyone is waiting for and has no intention of turning back on this path.
According to Ilya, Makhachev is talking more about the fight that the public is waiting for, rather than taking a step. The champion criticized this situation, saying that "it is easy to judge from a distance, but in reality everything is different."
Topuria said: it is easy to judge and criticize from afar, but when he enters the octagon, the opponent realizes that he is not like the fighters he has faced before. Ilya even gave examples of some athletes with whom Makhachev fought, and showed himself to be on a completely different level. The most sensational moment was his harsh expression: “If I hit you with my right hand, you will go to sleep for a long time.” In the language of the fans, Topuria gave a signal with this statement that “I will decide the fight not with words, but with deeds.”
This statement, of course, quickly spread on social networks. One side sees it as “advertising for a super fight,” while others consider it “increased pressure.” But one thing is certain: such statements at the level of champions are usually not made in vain. This is a harbinger of a big debate, great interest and, possibly, a big poster.
Interestingly, Topuria recently announced that she would soon return to fighting, having resolved her personal and family issues. So, he's not just talking about it - he's clearly showing that he's preparing for a comeback.
Now the main question is: how will Makhachev respond to this challenge? If the two champions clash in the same octagon, it will be one of the biggest events of the year. And that's exactly what the fans are waiting for.
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