Changing teams is often a result of poor performance in fights, but Ilia Topuria‘s situation is very different and unique. The post “Has Grown And Wants To Fly,” Ilia Topuria’s Head Coach Gets Real About Emotional Split Up With UFC Superstar appeared first on FirstSportz.

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The pair met on the undercard of UFC 264, a high-profile event that was headlined by Conor McGregor’s trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier. In the lead-up, Topuria spoke to UFC.com and dismissed any concern over Hall’s unique style. ‘El Matador’ predicted that he would avoid any surprises and “smash” the American’s face.