Ilia Topuria from Spain is set to challenge Brazil`s Charles Oliveira in a five-round contest for the vacant Lightweight Championship at UFC 317. This major event will unfold at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Topuria, nicknamed `El Matador,` maintains a perfect professional record with 16 wins, including 6 by knockout. His most recent impressive performance was a knockout victory over Max Holloway. Across the octagon stands Charles Oliveira, known as `do Bronxs,` a fighter with extensive experience boasting 35 career wins. Notably, he secured a unanimous decision win against Michael Chandler last November.
Betting Odds: Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira
The betting markets position Ilia Topuria as the favorite for this matchup, with odds of 1.6 (-155). Conversely, Charles Oliveira is the underdog, listed at 4.3 (+333). These odds indicate a higher implied probability of Topuria winning.
Method of Victory Odds
| Method of victory | Ilia Topuria | Charles Oliveira |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 1.7 (-150) | 13.0 (+1200) |
| By decision or technical decision | 9.0 (+800) | 19.0 (+1800) |
Further breakdown of the odds reveals that oddsmakers heavily favor Topuria winning by knockout or technical knockout, priced at 1.7 (-150). Oliveira winning by the same method is considered a significant long shot at 13.0 (+1200). A win by decision for Topuria stands at 9.0 (+800), while an Oliveira decision victory presents very high odds of 19.0 (+1800). The betting data strongly suggests that Topuria is expected to secure a decisive victory, likely within the distance.
Tristan Blackwood