Topuria is the UFC lightweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/iliatopuria
Undefeated in 17 professional fights with victories against names of the caliber of Alexander Volkanovsky, Max Holloway e Charles of the Bronx, Ilia Topuria projected a successful return to the Ultimate in the first half of this year to defend the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg). In this context, El Matador came forward to talk about his psychology in a chat with the American streamer Adin Ross last Thursday (26).
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When discussing the psychological state he approaches fights from, the Georgian/Spanish fighter highlighted that even though he has never experienced defeat as a professional athlete, he knows himself well enough to know that he would never give up on seeking victory.
“I know what it’s like to feel pain, to feel tired. I know myself, there are no situations in which I can give up. So, when I enter the octagon, my opponent should know that he’s going to face the toughest guy. You’re going to have to kill me, and I love my life too much and I don’t want to die,” he stated.
🥶Ilia Topuria's mentality:
"I know how it feels when you feel pain, when you feel tired. I know myself, there're no situations where I could give up."
So when I walk into the cage, my opponent should know that they're gonna face the baddest motherf*cker.
You're going to have to kill… pic.twitter.com/iIvf1UJirP
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) February 27, 2026
Ilia Topuria is coming off a win against Do Bronx.
Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles of the Bronx in the first round. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
El Matador is one of the few athletes to win Ultimate belts in two weight classes. In his last performance, he turned off the lights. Charles of the Bronx still in the first round of the main fight of UFC 317Furthermore, the athlete also has victories against Max Holloway e Alexander Volkanovsky, both by knockout.
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