Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles of the Bronx in the first round. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
Silence. That's how Chute Boxe, the Brazilian gym where he trains, became Charles of the Bronx, after the fighter's defeat. The SUPER LUTAS team exclusively recorded the reactions at the former lightweight champion's (up to 70,3kg) training location in Vila Andrade, São Paulo, where a crowd gathered to watch the main fight of the UFC 317, when Ilia Topuria knocked out the Brazilian in the first round.
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In the images taken by Igor Ribeiro, from SUPER LUTAS, the fans appear in disbelief as they watch the knockout shown on the big screen. (see below)
When the official announcement was made, all those present were holding hands. The act was followed by a prayer. (see below)
With the victory, Topuria is the new lightweight division champion after Islam makhachev having left the belt to move up a category and be among the welterweights (up to 77kg).
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