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Lightweight standout explains why Charles do Bronx should surprise Ilia Topuria at UFC 317

Mateusz Gamrot is betting on the Brazilian's victory and highlights physical differences as a decisive factor in the fight for the belt

Charles of the Bronx faces Ilia Topuria No. UFC 317. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Charles of the Bronx has the chance to make history and regain the UFC lightweight belt (up to 70,2 kg). The Brazilian has a scheduled fight with Ilia Topuria in the main fight of UFC 317 and to buckle the belt again, you will need to overcome the great favoritism of the rival in the betting houses, something that his division mate, Mateusz gamrot, fully believes that he is capable of doing it.

In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Mateusz gamrot explained the reasons that make him believe in the victory of Charles of the Bronx about Ilia Topuria No. UFC 317. For the Pole, the difference in size between the former lightweight champion and the former featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg) could weigh in favor of the Brazilian.

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“I think Oliveira is too big for Topuria… I think Oliveira will win this fight. Oliveira is a big guy. Ilia is a small guy. If Oliveira catches him on the ground, I think it will be a big problem,” said Matheuz Gamrot.

Charles from the Bronx is an underdog against Ilia Topuria

After the announcement of the duel between Charles of the Bronx e Ilia Topuria as the main fight of UFC 317, the Brazilian started behind in the initial quotes made available by 'Stake'. Charles appears with odds of 4,10, which indicates a significant return for those who bet on his victory, that is, every R$1 bet on the Brazilian would yield R$4,10 in case of triumph. On the other hand, Ilia Topuria is the big favorite, with odds of 1,24, which represents a return of R$1,24 for every R$1 bet on his victory.

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