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There is no doubt that Ilia Topuria is, indeed, a special fighter because of his skills. And, it seems, the Georgian, in addition to collecting MMA legends on his record through knockouts, also has the power to fully recover them later. The latest beneficiary of the 'curse' of 'El Matador' was charles do brox, who recovered from the defeat to the star last Saturday (11), at UFC Rio.
Charles submits Gamrot in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
While Charles didn't last a round against Topuria in June, suffering a brutal knockout, he made a comeback in October with flying colors. Fighting at home, the Brazilian, a former UFC lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), ignored fans' concerns about his quick comeback after a traumatic setback and won. Mateusz gamrot calmly. The greatest finisher in the organization's history, Do Bronx submitted the Polish grappling specialist in the second round.
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A. Volkanovski and Diego lopes won Fight of the Night bonus. Photo: Reproduction/UFC
Besides Charles, Alexander Volkanovsky e Max Holloway also suffered under Topuria's power, but they rebounded impressively. In February 2024, the Australian, who dominated the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg), was brutally knocked out by the athlete in the second round. Seeking to recover from the damage suffered, 'The Great' only returned to action in April of the current season, and the wait was worth it. The veteran fought for the vacant title in the division against Diego lopes and defeated the UFC sensation via unanimous decision, becoming champion again.
Max Holloway e Dustin poirier in a trilogy at UFC 318. Photo: Reproduction/UFC
Holloway challenged Ilia, the featherweight champion, in October 2024 and succumbed in the third round, being knocked out for the first time in his career. But anyone who thought the Hawaiian would suffer a downfall was mistaken. In his return to the Octagon in July of this season, 'Blessed' put on a show against Dustin poirier at lightweight. More powerful and faster, the athlete dominated 'The Diamond' at his home and won by unanimous decision. Soon, Max defended the 'BMF' belt, defeated his rival for the first time in three fights, and retired him.
New legend on the way?
Now, the MMA community speculates that his next opponent Ilia Topuria, UFC lightweight champion, is Justin gaethje. Recently, the organization made the fight between Arman Tsarukyan e Dan Hooker and the trend is that Charles of the Bronx e Max Holloway face each other. In this way, the American and Paddy Pimblett remain free, waiting for the chance to fight for the belt. Since 'El Matador' has already shown himself open to facing the veteran, and the latter has threatened to retire if he doesn't fight for the title again, the duel should be scheduled next.
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