Topuria mocks Do Bronx's record by listing the Brazilian's defeats: 'he gives up easily'

I.Topuria is a former featherweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @iliatopuria

Willing to increasingly increase his rivalry with Charles of the Bronx, Ilia Topuria does not hesitate to think of the best words to attack the Brazilian. When asked about what he thinks of the former champion, the Spanish-Georgian revealed his admiration for the athlete, but he teased him when he recalled episodes in which the São Paulo native was defeated.

“I like him, obviously. He has a great ground game, but nothing special in the striking game, in my opinion. On the ground he is dangerous, he has the most submissions in the UFC, I think. He is dangerous on the ground, but he is the kind of guy when he feels that the opponent is more powerful, he gives up. He gives up quickly. I don’t think he is the kind of fighter who deals with adversity and keeps going. He gives up. 10 losses, it’s not one, two, three, four, five, six… it’s 10 (losses),” Topuria said in an interview. The PBD Podcast.

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New member of the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) but without a fight announced yet, Topuria is expecting to fight for the belt in the category next. Despite being on hostile terms with Charles, the fighter joins forces to ask for a duel against Islam makhachev. So far it is not known what decision Dana White will make regarding the future of both athletes.