Ilia Topuria shows confidence backstage before fight with Charles do Bronx: 'It's going to be quick'

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

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Even ten months after turning off the lights of Charles of the Bronx in the main fight of UFC 317, the performance of Ilia Topuria continues to impress fans around the world. This Monday (13), a behind-the-scenes video of the event was published on the Ultimate's official YouTube channel, which showed a little about the state of mind of both athletes just minutes before they stepped into the most famous octagon in the world.

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In the video, it's possible to see the conversations between El Matador and his team members shortly before he began walking towards the octagon. With a look that conveyed complete confidence, the Georgian/Spanish fighter uttered a phrase that would become prophetic a few minutes later.

“This is my time. God is with us. He brought us this far. This time, it will be quick. He prepared me for this,” said the fighter, who knocked out Leão Embaçado in just two minutes and 27 seconds.

In the latest UFC footage, Ilia Topuria says “IT'S GOING TO BE QUICK” before the walkout – showing insane self-belief before a Round 1 finish over Charles Oliveira 😤🥶

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— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) April 13, 2026

Ilia Topuria returns to the octagon at UFC in the White House.

Topuria celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

His outstanding performance against the Brazilian secured the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) for the fighter, who remains undefeated in 17 professional fights. However, shortly after, his personal life entered a crisis due to his divorce from Giorgina Uzcategui, the mother of his children. Now, with the situation resolved out of court, he will return to the octagon against... Justin gaethje at the unification of the belts, right in the White House, on June 14th.