Topuria admits he is not invincible and explains hard work to maintain perfect record

Ilia Topuria is the new lightweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/UFC

New lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.), Ilia Topuria shocked the world again after brutally knocking out Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 317. The bookmakers' favorite, the Spanish-Georgian needed just a few minutes to put the Brazilian out of the game and lived up to his promises during the promotion of the fight.

Undefeated in MMA and on the rise in his career, the fighter achieved his ninth UFC triumph and third consecutive knockout against a former champion. Previously questioned whether he would be successful in changing weight, the athlete now exudes more confidence and promises to beat everyone who comes before him in the octagon.

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Despite the great moment he starred in, Topuria shows that he is aware of what may lie ahead in his future. In a sincere stance during a press conference after the UFC 317, the fighter admitted that he is not invincible and explained what shapes his energy throughout the preparation for performances.

Ilia Topuria won Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 317. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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“I’m not invincible. On the contrary, I feel like I can be beaten and that’s why I work so hard and put in so much dedication. And that’s why I do the job the way I do. I don’t want to leave anything out there (in the octagon). The work is so well done that I feel like there’s no doubt left. That’s why I celebrated (the victory over Do Bronx) the night before, because I felt like the victory was built and I should celebrate at the end of the preparation,” said Topuria.

Finally, the fighter highlighted his own merits in reaching a high level in the sport.

“Because I wouldn’t be alive if I hadn’t put in all the hard work, so that’s why I feel this way. I work really hard and I deserve this,” he concluded.

Ilia Topuria poses with two UFC belts after victory against Charles of the Bronx. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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At 28 years old, Topuria won his second UFC title and now intends to defend his throne until the opportunity arises to move to welterweight (up to 77,1 kg). At the end of the fight, the Spaniard faced Paddy Pimblett in the octagon, but Dana White avoided saying what the star's next step will be.