Ilia Topuria makes brutal prediction for fight with Charles do Bronx at UFC 317: 'his jaw will explode'

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

Ilia Topuria is exuding self-confidence. The Georgian-Spanish will face off against Charles of the Bronx in the main fight of UFC 317, on June 28, during International Fight Week, for the vacant lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg). Having recently arrived in the division, the undefeated fighter is certain that he will defeat the Brazilian.

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“I feel so powerful at 70 kilos. I'm going to touch his (Charles') chin and he's going to explode," Topuria said in a statement. video UFC's publicity for the event.

The former featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg) gave up the belt to move up to the lightweight division after 16 professional fights, all of which he won. Ilia embraced the discourse of confronting Islam makhachev since he arrived at the new group. But, after Belal Muhammad | lose the welterweight title (up to 77kg.) to Jack Della Maddalena, the Dagestani also decided to move up a category.

Ilia Topuria e Charles of the Bronx are the protagonists of the long-awaited UFC 317, in Las Vegas, United States. The event also features Alexandre pantoja defending the flyweight title (up to 56,7 kg) for the third time, against the New Zealander Kai Kara France.