UFC’s Ilia Topuria is absolutely brimming with confidence ahead of his highly anticipated showdown with Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.
As the main event for International Fight Week, this clash promises an exciting battle…
And Topuria is more than certain he’ll deliver a decisive finish – be it on the feet or on the ground.
Topuria is known for his well-rounded game, with knockout power and submissions to match.
While Oliveira, a former lightweight champion, has one of the most decorated resumes in UFC history, he’s also endured his share of ups and downs.
That unpredictability makes this bout all the more intriguing.
Speaking ahead of the fight, Topuria didn’t hold back when asked about how he sees the matchup playing out.
Particularly when it comes to the ground game:
I feel that I have the advantage in the grappling game also.
I feel and I know that I’m better than him even in the ground game.We’ll see how the fight will go, because if I have to submit him, I have all the abilities to do that.
I can knock him out, I can submit him – whatever.The only thing I know for sure is that I’m going to knock him out in the first round or submit him in the first round.
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