Media Ilia Topuria: I like Charles Oliveira a lot but "he has to pay the price for Islam"

[svmr_db]

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

 

[Ladron4sherdog]

This guy is a dweeb.

 

[Shaolin Alan]

Islam ran from the Georgia peach

 

[RockyLockridge]

Charles should have let gaethje take this beating.

Illa is honestly so kind and gracious, He even promised to make it as painless as possible for charles, which is good he doesn't have much more career left

 

[Russie]

I'll be pulling for Charles but Ilia seems intent on making a big statement in his move up. He may make it look easy.

 

[TimeToTrain]

Never underestimate your opponent. Charles has the most finishes in UFC history. He’s lengthier and has recovered from big shots and won from being knocked down. I understand that Topuria is the most technical and delivers juggernaut KO power, but don’t forget being over confident can pay the price, hence Rockhold vs Bisping for the title.

 

[Ramon Antonio]

Never underestimate your opponent. Charles has the most finishes in UFC history. He’s lengthier and has recovered from big shots and won from being knocked down. I understand that Topuria is the most technical and delivers juggernaut KO power, but don’t forget being over confident can pay the price, hence Rockhold vs Bisping for the title.

Also good knees, which is risky since Ilia will have to close the distance with him. And it's not like he's been unhittable.

 

[Young Calf Kick]

Oliveira is actually a bad stylistic matchup for Topuria, it's gonna be an interesting fight. If the Oliveira from 2-3 years ago shows up, Ilia is gonna take some damage.

 

[RockyLockridge]

Oliveira is actually a bad stylistic matchup for Topuria, it's gonna be an interesting fight. If the Oliveira from 2-3 years ago shows up, Ilia is gonna take some damage.

couldn't be an easier stylistic match up in the top 5 for topuria which is why they are giving him this fight. Armen is his hardest stylistic fight

 

[Young Calf Kick]

couldn't be an easier stylistic match up in the top 5 for topuria which is why they are giving him this fight. Armen is his hardest stylistic fight

hell naw. Arman doesn't have finishing ability like Oliveira and the way Topuria is always gonna be a firefight, which Charles loves (but occasionally also loses).

 

[Chagaev]

Pretty condescending, but we'll see. Perhaps he is that good.

 

[UFConFOX]

Tyrion Topuria been in the UFC 5 years. Has 8 fights. What's he threatening people with? That he'll show up?

We don't believe you madam.

Too, I know if I like someone alot all I do is shit talk them and point out things like how many losses they have instead of their dozens of achievements and accolades.

5 years. 8 fights. Infinity interviews. Endlessly shit talk people you like. The Tyrion Topuria experience.

 

[usernamee]

Also good knees, which is risky since Ilia will have to close the distance with him. And it's not like he's been unhittable.

Yeah knees and headkicks will be really dangerous for Toppy here

I think Toppy might really try to work Olives bread basket in this one, it might even be a body shot that sets up the finish

 

[Raise Your Fist]

I want JDM and Charles to both win

Send Islam and Ilia packing back down

YESSS

 

[Substance Abuse]

Yes, Islam ran to a higher weight class against a tough opponent after setting the title defenses record at lightweight, lol.

Topuria is a great fighter. No question. When someone eventually beats him - I don't think it'll be a shop worn, 35 year old Charlie Olives - maybe he'll shut the fuck up.

 

[The Clark]

Tyrion Topuria been in the UFC 5 years. Has 8 fights. What's he threatening people with? That he'll show up?

We don't believe you madam.

Too, I know if I like someone alot all I do is shit talk them and point out things like how many losses they have instead of their dozens of achievements and accolades.

5 years. 8 fights. Infinity interviews. Endlessly shit talk people you like. The Tyrion Topuria experience.

Charles has the same number of fights in that timeframe, so I guess it's a good match.