The undefeated record is regarded as one of the most prestigious achievements in the UFC. Khabib Nurmagomedov retired with a perfect 29-0 record, and his dominance inside the octagon was unparalleled. Similarly, Ilia Topuria remains unbeaten with a 16-0 record in the UFC. Adding to the hype, UFC lightweight star Dustin Poirier believes that if Topuria knocks out Charles Oliveira, it would mark the UFC’s most incredible three-fight streak.
This isn’t Dustin Poirier’s first acknowledgment of Ilia Topuria’s dominance. He previously stated that ‘El Matador’ has the power to knock out even a welterweight. In his latest remarks, the ‘Diamond’ expressed that the Spanish fighter is on track to build one of the best résumés in the sport and could reach legendary status. Speaking in a recent interview with Mike Bohn, the former interim lightweight champion said:
“These are legends [Volkanovski, Holloway, Oliveira]. If Ilia does it, he is everything he said he is. He’s a dangerous, dangerous dude.”
Dustin Poirier calls it the greatest three-fight win streak if Ilia Topuria knocks out Charles Oliveira after finishing Volk and Max. 👊🔥
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"These are legends [Volkanovski, Holloway, Oliveira]. If Ilia does it, he is everything he said he is. He's a dangerous, dangerous dude."… pic.twitter.com/p3kQCq4hUD
Topuria delivered one of the most brutal knockouts in UFC history, with victories over legends like Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski as the highlights of his career. But can he do the same to Charles Oliveira at UFC 317? Fans won’t have to wait long to find out.
Ilia Topuria Says He Can Beat Charles Oliveira Anywhere The Fight Goes
As UFC 317 is just one day away, excitement is building for the lightweight title clash between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira. The two have already sparked a social media war, with Topuria confidently shutting down Oliveira’s claim of having more punching power. Speaking to Kevin Iole, ‘El Matador’ fired back:
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“That’s very, very wishful thinking — that he thinks he has a more powerful punch than me. I challenge him: we can do a separate boxing match, grappling match, wrestling match — everywhere, I beat him however I want.”
‘El Matador’ also made it clear that he can beat Oliveira in every area of the fight, saying that’s how confident he is. As for whether Topuria can add another knockout to his growing resume, only time will tell.
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