Charles do Bronx ignores Ilia Topuria's favoritism and anticipates how he intends to end the fight at UFC 317

Charles of the Bronx is a former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/UFC India

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Charles of the Bronx raised the tone. In search of recovering the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg), the Brazilian stated that he wants to end the undefeated streak of Ilia Topuria with a knockout in the UFC 317, scheduled for June 28, in Las Vegas (USA). The fight is valid for the vacant title of the category after the departure of Islam makhachev, who moved to welterweight.

“It’s a great fight. He’s a great fighter, but I don’t need to prove anything to anyone anymore. Who I am, what I’ve done inside the cage. This fight came at a huge opportunity. And I’m going to knock this guy out. That’s the truth,” Charles said in an interview with 'Full Violence'.

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The statement contrasts with the traditional style of Do Bronx, who is the greatest finisher in UFC history, but has also evolved in striking and has already knocked out – or shaken – names such as Michael chandler e Justin gaethje.

On the other side, Topuria, undefeated in 16 fights and former featherweight champion, debuts in the lightweight division with the ambition of becoming champion in the division above. The Spaniard, who knocked out Alexander Volkanovsky e Max Holloway in his last defenses, he is considered a favorite by bookmakers.

the card of UFC 317 also includes the defense of the flyweight belt (up to 56,7 kg) between Alexandre pantoja e Kai Kara France, in addition to duels like Paulo borrachinha x Roman Kopylov e Beneil Dariush x Renato Moicano.