“It will explode” - Ilia Topuria makes a chilling statement ahead of lightweight title run against Charles Oliveira at UFC 317

Former UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is gearing up for his lightweight bout against Charles Oliveira and is up to no good, as it seems from his recent statement. Both fighters will be facing each other for the vacant championship belt after Islam Makhachev confirmed his move up to the welterweight division following the defeat of Belal Muhammad against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315.

Ilia Topuria aims to continue his winning streak at UFC 317, Charles Oliveira eyes at reclaiming the championship belt

UFC 315 has been the decisive event for the further shakeup across divisions within the UFC. Even though it was almost confirmed that the former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria would get an opponent, however, the name was not confirmed, and the change in the power dynamics of the welterweight division gave a name for Topuria’s first lightweight bout, Charles Oliveira. Both Topuria and Oliveira are aiming for the vacant championship belt.

Despite the fact that Topuria’s initial call-outs after moving up to the division were directed at Islam Makhachev, the then lightweight champion, it is to be noted that Topuria is still matched up against one of the toughest contenders in the division. Oliveira previously held the championship belt after defeating Michael Chandler and then defending it against Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje before losing it to Makhachev.

The fighter seems to be in no mood to let the opportunity slip out of his hands in reclaiming the title once again.Meanwhile, the UFC's undefeated fighter, La Leyenda, seems pretty confident about winning a second title. The fighter has a pro-MMA record of 16-0-0 and does not intend to stop with the winning record. In the recent fight promo video, Topuria made some really bold statements that have left fans wanting more immediately.

“I feel so powerful at 155. I’m gonna touch his chin and it will explode.”The statement sent chills down across both the division and the fan community. One of the users wrote, “That's one way to end a fight!”

Another one wrote, “Idk why but I believe him”

“His punches should be considered as weapons of massive destruction”

Also read: “That’s a real super fight” - Jon Jones issues a bold statement upon potential return of a former heavyweight to the OctagonThe excitement for UFC 317 has reached another level with the fight promo being released and the vicious statement by Topuria. Both Topuria and Oliveira are known for their skills and the bout could go any direction, favoring either one of the two. While Oliveira’s last bout was a unanimous win against Michael Chandler, Topuria’s last win was against Max Holloway, where the former retained his featherweight title.