Makhachev responded to Topuria's challenge by stating, 'If Topuria continues in the same spirit, he may play himself out... He needs to focus on his weight class and defending his belt at least once.' His warning indicates a precarious balance between ambition and responsibility in the sport.
In their exchange, Topuria mentioned, 'I don't need to cross lines but it seems like the kids that hang out with you will try to cross a line they can't come back from... let's leave the kids out of it and settle it like adults inside the Octagon.' This suggests an urgency for a professional resolution rather than personal attacks.
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