Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria are set to clash for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 317. Topuria enters the match with bold claims, indicating that he intends to finish Oliveira quickly. Despite Topuria's confidence, Oliveira conveys a resilient spirit, drawing on his past as a champion while acknowledging his experience of defeat. Oliveira emphasizes his determination to confront Topuria aggressively, indicating that he sees himself as a significant threat in the lightweight division. The contrasting narratives of both fighters create high stakes for this anticipated bout in Las Vegas.
I had that confidence once when I didn't have a loss. But then you face somebody that's not gonna walk backwards. I'm gonna push forward and I'm gonna walk forward. I'm the problem in this division. I am a lion, and I'm not gonna back down. You gonna see this on Saturday... I'm gonna go forward.
Topuria initially wanted to fight Islam Makhachev and said he felt bad for Oliveira when the Dagestani moved up to welterweight. 'El Matador' then promised fans to finish Oliveira any way they want.
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