This is a fight between two of the most dangerous finishers in the sport, and the Under 2.5 rounds line covers almost all realistic win conditions for both men. Ilia Topuria has proven himself as one of the most complete and violent fighters in MMA today, and there's strong reason to believe he gets Oliveira out of there inside ten minutes. While Topuria by KO is the most likely outcome, he’s also live to follow Charles to the ground and secure a submission, similar to how Islam Makhachev finished him.

Charles Oliveira, for his part, is always a livewire early. He’s still one of the most aggressive and opportunistic finishers in the division, and his clearest path is to land something wild and finish inside the first two rounds. But the same wildness that makes him dangerous also leaves him vulnerable—he’s historically hittable and has been hurt early in several recent fights.

Topuria's precision, composure, and raw power make him a nightmare matchup for Charles, and if he drops him early, there’s a real chance he finishes with ground-and-pound or a quick submission. With both men having high finishing rates and proven fragility under pressure, this fight profiles as a short, violent contest.

Best odds available at William Hill, 1.61 also available at Betway and BetVictor.