Ilia Topuria has been consistently sending chilling messages to Charles Oliveira ever since their fight was announced. The two are set to clash for the vacant lightweight title, and Topuria, who’s chasing his second UFC belt, appears full of confidence and ready to deliver a show for the fans. Once again, the reigning featherweight champion took a jab at the former lightweight king on social media, adding more heat to an already electrifying matchup.
The Spanish fighter vacated his featherweight title to move up a division in pursuit of a second belt. During his training camp, he showcased sharp boxing pad work along with intense grappling drills, which sparked excitement among fans eager to see action beyond the Octagon. In a recent training video posted on Instagram, the former featherweight champion shared the footage with the caption, “Don’t forget to bring the pillow @CharlesDoBronxs.”
Meanwhile, Topuria hasn’t faced a true test on the ground in his UFC career, while the Brazilian showcases elite grappling and powerful clinch work. The upcoming pay-per-view event on June 28 at UFC 317 promises to deliver a thrilling showdown for the fans.
Bisping Says Topuria’s Size And Strength Could Be Key Against Oliveira
Topuria’s move to the lightweight division has stirred plenty of buzz ahead of UFC 317. After vacating his featherweight title due to tough weight cuts, the Spanish fighter set his sights on a new challenge—capturing gold at 155 pounds. While his initial callout was aimed at Islam Makhachev, that bout is off the table with Makhachev eyeing welterweight. Now, Topuria prepares to face Charles Oliveira for the vacant title, and he’s not short on confidence.
UFC legend Michael Bisping has also thrown his support behind Topuria. In a recent YouTube video, Bisping said, “I’m leaning towards Ilia Topuria. I think the power in his hands is significant, and he has the wrestling to probably be able to stop the takedowns. He looks big, he looks bulked up, he’s going to be able to hit harder.”
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Bisping believes Topuria’s cardio will improve at lightweight and notes that he has become an even more dangerous fighter now. With strong backing from a UFC veteran, the excitement around this title clash continues to build among fans.
