Topuria once again highlights confidence and guarantees that he has maximum power: 'poor, Charles'

Ilia Topuria is undefeated in MMA. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @iliatopuria

Former featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg) and heading towards his first attempt to become lightweight king (up to 70,3kg.) Ilia Topuria not only carries, but also transmits confidence to his fans. In the final stretch of his preparation, the athlete approaches the day (28) that he will face Charles of the Bronx at T-Mobile Arena in the main event of the UFC 317.

Having won by knockout in his last two appearances in the octagon, Topuria has consistently stated that he will brutally eliminate the Brazilian when they finally face off. At one point during the promotion for the fight, the athlete asked his followers how most of them would like his triumph to be: on the ground or standing.

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During the UFC recording, the lightweight prospect stated that he was at maximum power and once again provoked his next opponent.

“This time, I feel 100% stronger. I can’t wait to shine once again in front of everyone and achieve another dream of mine, which is to become champion in two different categories. Poor Charles… Poor Charles,” Topuria said during the recording.

Ilia Topuria presents itself in UFC 317. Photo: Reproduction 'X'/Topuriailia

Undefeated in MMA, Topuria has 16 wins in his career and is currently riding high on eight victories in his career with the organization. Considered by many to be the next big star in the sport, the Spanish-Georgian is hoping to win the lightweight belt and then pursue Islam makhachev in the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg) to perhaps become the first fighter to hold three UFC belts.

Topuria vs. Do Bronx at UFC 317

Ilia Topuria faces Charles of the Bronx on June 28st. (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)

In the final stretch of preparation, Topuria and Do Bronx make final changes before the long-awaited duel that takes place this Saturday (28). Protagonists of the event, the fighters face each other for the linear belt after Makhachev abdicated the throne to change division. Currently, the Spanish-Georgian is the big favorite in the bookmakers.