UFC star Ilia Topuria has announced an apology ahead of the recently announced UFC 317 main event to Charles Oliveira.
As we know, Ilia Topuria is moving towards lightweight in pursuit of a second world title. Now we also know that he will soon be challenging the championship. He rocked Charles Oliveira and Horn in the main event of UFC 317, and believes there will be a great chance for many to win the title. Of course, it’s not easy to get through someone like “Do Bronx” and Ilia knows that.
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On equal terms, he is extremely confident in his abilities. That’s what happens when you knock out Alexander Volkanovsky and Max Holloway in a back-to-back fight. It gives you a sense of power and the feeling that you can defeat most people in the world. The threat of submission is there, and Oliveira is a hugely impressive thing to go with it, but Topria could be a talent for one generation.
In a recent tweet in response to breaking news, Topuria actually issued an apology to his opponent. At the same time, I jumped on Welterweight and took a shot with the Islamic Makhachev.
On June 28th, another dream comes true. I will be the champion of the lightweight category. Charles, my apology in advance… I’m just fighting for my dreams. It’s a shame that Makhachev escaped. 17-0🌹 pic.twitter.com/ysuth4u2h
-Ilia Topuria (@topuriailia) May 13, 2025
