Ilia Topuria is a former featherweight champion. Photo: Reproduction Instagram/UFC Europe
On the eve of the most important fight of his career, Ilia Topuria does not hide his confidence that he is ready to make history. The Spaniard, who will face Charles of the Bronx in the main fight of UFC 317, is convinced that he will emerge victorious quickly and in the way he wishes.
In a video released by the 'The Mac Life' channel on YouTube, Topuria reaffirmed his confidence for the confrontation against the Brazilian. He believes that, due to Mac's aggressive style, Charles of the Bronx, who is constantly advancing, will have the opportunity to finish the fight in the first round, either by knockout or submission.
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“I can knock him out, I can finish him, it doesn’t matter. The only thing I know for sure is that I’m going to knock him out in the first round or finish him in the first round, because he keeps moving forward. I’m not going to need to close the distance with him. From the first moment, we’re going to meet in the center of the octagon. So, yes, it’s going to be a first-round finish,” Topuria said.
Topuria and Charles to face off for lightweight title after Makhachev resigns
the duel between Ilia Topuria e Charles of the Bronx for the lightweight belt (up to 70,2 kg) was announced shortly after Islam makhachev, former champion of the category, to give up the title to fight for the welterweight belt (up to 77 kg). The decision, announced by Dana White, paves the way for the Russian to face Jack Della Maddalena, current belt holder in that division.
Topuria and Charles do Bronx battle for legacy at UFC 317
In addition to the lightweight belt, Ilia Topuria e Charles of the Bronx They are fighting for much more: their legacy. The fight could mark the Spaniard's entry into the select group of UFC double champions, as well as the Brazilian's recapture of the title, something unprecedented in the category. Ilia Topuria faces Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 317, on June 28, in Las Vegas (USA).
Charles of the Bronx is considered a 'dark horse' 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 dropped behind in the quotes initials provided by 'Stake'. At the moment Charles appears with odds of 4 which indicates a significant return for those who bet on his victory, that is, every R$20 bet on the Brazilian would yield R$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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