Ilia TopuriaMartial Artist of Georgian origin and Spanish nationality, will seek this Saturday to extend its undefeated in UFC and conquer a new belt in front of a legend of the octagon. In the main combat of UFC 317, Charles “Do Bronx” Oliveira will face to keep the vacancy of light weight, after the decision of Islam Makhachev to climb in category.
Ilia Topuria seeks to consecrate in a new category of the UFC
After dominating the pen division and leaving the title vacant by the demanding weight cuts, Topuria made the definitive leap light. His victories by knockout against Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway reinforced their profile as one of the most explosive figures of the circuit.
With a technical boxing style influenced by the Mexican School – Adjusted combinations, good displacement and unexpected power-, the Hispanic-Georgian redesigned his physique and his competitive approach. However, his recent break with the coaches who accompanied him all his life, the Climent brothers, and the change of team, They generate uncertainty about their preparation, according to experiences such as Josh Thomson.
On the other side will Oliveira willa Brazilian veteran with One of the most outstanding UFC trajectories: It accumulates 35 victories (21 per submission, 10 per KO) and is the largest bond winner for performance or fight of the night, with 20 in total. Formed in the Favelas of Brazil And with a personal overcoming history since his childhood, the light -sorry for a total threat, both on the ground and standing, with his aggressive style forged in the Muay Thai of the Chute Boxe school.
Topuria warmed the previous one and made it clear that his confidence in victory is absolute: “I am the best fighter in the world, and it’s not about ‘Yes’ I will win,’ I’m going to win, I’ll leave him ‘ko’ in the first assault. They are always like that now, but after the fight we already know what happens, ”he said at the official press conference, held at the same stadium where the event will take place.
The objective is clear: keep the title of light weight and add your second championship in UFC, After mastering the pen category. “I enjoy why if you want a legend after another, You become a legend “He added, without paying attention to his place in the historical rankings.
Topuria also firmly responded to Oliveira’s statements about the power of both. “It is impossible for me to hit mest than meon Saturday you will have the opportunity to show it but I say it will wake up on the ground, ”he said.
All UFC 317 fights
Main
- Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira By the UFC title of light weight
- Alexandre Pantoja (c) vs. Kai Kara-France (UFC title of fly weight)
- Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano, (light weight)
- Brandon Royval vs. Joshua Van, (fly weight)
- Payton Talbott vs. Felipe Lima, (Gallo weight)
Preliminary
- Jack Hermansson vs. Gregory Rodrigues (medium weight)
- Viviane Araujo vs. Tracy Cortez; (fly weight)
- Jhonata Diniz vs. Justin Tafa; (heavyweight)
Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira: Where and how to see the fight live
The event can be seen live in Argentina only by the streaming platform Disney+. Thus, UFC fans will have three options to see the expected event.
- Disney+ standard
- Disney+ Permium
- Disney+ standard with ads
The fight schedule will depend of what happens with the previous fighting. However, Topuria and Oliveira are expected to face approximately 1:30 in the morning of Sunday.
Source: Ambito
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