For the third consecutive combat, Iliary Top (16-0) He went to sleep Thursday night with his duties. At 22.25 of Las Vegas, Marca can confirm that the 'Matador' is in the 70.3 kilos of championship weight for the light of the light. That is, already 'alone' has to keep and climb to the scale tomorrow of Las Vegas (09.00) in the APEX of the UFC.
He did it against Volkanovski in February 2024 and against Max Holloway in October, but now repeats. It was foreseeable, yes, this time cut less weight: of the 65.8 of the pen at 70.3 of the light. But even so, the Hispanic-Georgian did not fail.
'El Matador' and 'Do Bronx' made the first career prior to their fight at UFC 317 after the official press conference of the event
Exceptional teamwork that confirms how well surrounded that Ilyia Topuria is: Jesús Gallo, Dr. Aldo, Fran Ortega, Raúl Valdesuso, David Beneito or Josep Caballero, to mention the 'Medical Staff' and his physical trainers. But, in addition, the 'Management' team or the most sporty and technical part with Aleksandre Topuria, Javi Climent and Guram Kutateladze.
On Friday, however, it will be more commitments before combat: In the morning, climb to the scale at 09.01 to confirm the weight; In the afternoon, ceremonial weighing, Again at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with the last face to face Charles Oliveira (35-10).
That last, however, already rehydrated, with another aspect and with a few kilos more muscle mass in the body.
