Ilia Topuria is undefeated in MMA. Photo: Reproduction 'X'/Topuriailia
On a collision course with Charles of the Bronx in the main fight of UFC 317, Ilia Topuria has been preparing in the best possible way to fulfill his dream of capturing the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg) and extending his undefeated record with a triumph against the greatest finisher in the history of the Ultimate. In a video published on social media this Wednesday (11), the Georgian/Spanish showed a brief compilation of the final stretch of his training for the Brazilian.
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In the video, you can see the former featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg) performing multidisciplinary activities, from shadow training, reflex training and treadmill running, to even intense sessions of sparring octagon and bodybuilding.
Check out Ilia Topuria's training video for UFC 317
lia Topuria looks laser-focused and razor-sharp in the latest training footage.
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— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) June 11, 2025
The fight for the belt of the most populous category in MMA takes place in an interesting context. While Islam makhachev left the title vacant to try his luck in the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg), El Matador did the same thing by abandoning his original division.
A victory would catapult the Georgian/Spanish fighter as one of the greatest names in history, given that the fighter is also coming off knockout victories against Alexander Volkanovsky e Max Holloway. For Charles, the fight is the chance the jiu-jitsu black belt has been waiting for since his defeat to Makhachev in October 2022. In addition to ending his rival's unbeaten streak, the triumph would make the Brazilian the first fighter in history to win the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg) on two occasions.
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