In the principle occasion of UFC 317, the vacant light-weight title is up for grabs as Ilia Topuria takes on Charles Oliveira. Heading into the struggle, Topuria is a sizeable -500 favorite while the Brazilian is a +340 underdog on FanDuel.
Forward of the light-weight title struggle at UFC 317, BJPENN.com reached out to a number of professional fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The professionals are unanimous in pondering Topuria is simply too good on the ft and can be capable to land huge photographs to doubtless KO Oliveira to turn out to be the light-weight champ and a two-weight champ.
BJPENN.com Fighter Picks Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira:
Beneil Dariush, UFC light-weight: I believe it is going to be shut, however I lean in the direction of Ilia profitable. Charles has been hit and hurt in fights, and Topuria’s energy looks as if the actual deal.
Jack Hermansson, UFC middleweight: I can’t look ahead to this struggle. It ought to be very thrilling, however I believe Ilia will get the knockout, he seems unbeatable proper now.
Michael Chiesa, UFC welterweight: I’m an enormous Charles Oliveira fan, however Topuria is so good on the ft, having the ability to reduce individuals off and assault the physique. I believe he breaks Oliveira all the way down to the physique to get a stoppage win.
Mario Bautista, UFC bantamweight: I’m going to Topuria, in all probability by knockout. I simply assume he has an excessive amount of energy, and Oliveira is there to be hit.
Terrance McKinney, UFC light-weight: My coronary heart desires Charles, I believe he can survive the injury and edge out a choice. However, my head says Ilia by KO, in order that will probably be my decide.
Steve Garcia, UFC featherweight: Topuria by knockout. I believe within the second spherical.
Austen Lane, UFC heavyweight: Man, that may be a good struggle. It’s laborious to choose towards Topuria, his putting is on one other stage, and I believe he knocks Oliveira out.
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Fighters selecting Ilia Topuria: Beneil Dariush, Jack Hermansson, Michael Chiesa, Mario Bautista, Terrance McKinney, Steve Garcia, Austen Lane.
Fighters selecting Charles Oliveira: None.
