Cormier’s Thoughts on Muhammad/Rakhmonov Face-Off
“I have to be honest, it was strange…I’m not a fan of face-offs when there’s a translator involved. Especially with Belal [Muhammad], despite what people may say about him, he’s not a disrespectful person,” Cormier commented on the Muhammad/Rakhmonov face-off. “So it kind of takes away from that moment you expect when you bring a champion into the Octagon.
“When [Alexander Volkanovski] came in after Topuria defeated Max, they shook hands and showed respect. You could understand what was being said,” Cormier added. “When [Sean O’Malley] was in there before his fight with Aljo for the belt, Merab taking the jacket created a lasting memory. But tonight, I don’t think it achieved the desired effect that you want as a promotion in terms of building up that fight.”
Quotes sourced from Bloody Elbow
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