Daniel Cormier is one of the UFC's main commentators. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)
Daniel Cormier reacted in an interesting way to public challenge de Ilia Topuria a Charles of the Bronx. For the former UFC light heavyweight (up to 93 kg.) and heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg.) champion, the Georgian/Spanish fighter's desire to test himself in the higher weight class is the result of mental exhaustion, after knocking out Alexander Volkanovsky e Max Holloway in sequence.
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During a chat with fellow former fighter Ben Askren on the North American program Funky And the Champ, DC commented on the situation experienced by the champion.
“When you beat the best, especially the two that have dominated the division for so long, there can be a little bit of fatigue. It’s not like muscle fatigue; it’s mental fatigue. Now (he) went from fighting two established veteran stars, to now having to fight a guy who’s on the rise, a guy who is who he was just a few fights ago,” Cormier said.
There are possible opponents for Ilia Topuria at bantamweight
As much as the apparent desire to Ilia Topuria whether to move up a category, it is possible to identify some opponents in the near future for the fighter. In addition to a possible rematch with Alexander Volkanovsky, there are names like Diego lopes, which comes from victory against Brian ortega e Movsar Evlovev, executioner of aljamain sterling No. UFC 310 and undefeated, just like the champion.
Movsar Evloev dominate aljamain sterling No. UFC 310 and remains undefeated. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFCNews
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