US EditionUFC Predictions: UFC 317: Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira
- Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria are set to fight for the vacant UFC lightweight title on June 28, 2025, at UFC 317 in Las Vegas.
- The bout follows Oliveira's last title loss to Islam Makhachev in 2022 and Topuria's move up from featherweight to lightweight after vacating his 145-pound belt.
- Topuria, an undefeated Georgian-Spanish fighter known for knockout power and aggressive boxing, has actively trash-talked Oliveira, who questions Topuria's grappling skills and dismisses his hype.
- Oliveira stated the fight is "meant to be" and aims to reclaim the title, while Topuria is a-410 favorite and promises to knock Oliveira out in a UFC promo video.
- Following Paulo Costa's withdrawal due to illness, UFC 317 faces uncertainty, but the matchup signals a new lightweight champion will emerge, shaping the division's future.
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In an impeccable state. Ilia Topuria (16-0) looked at the Open Workout in Las Vegas that took place today at the Performance Institute of the UFC, eight days away from UFC 317 and the fight for the lightweight title against Charles Oliveira (35-10). The 'Matador' appeared before the press in a brief Q&A and then, as he did in Abu Dhabi, was displayed in a gentle training accompanied by his brother Aleksandre Topuria (6-1) and his strike coach, J…
Dana White Hit With Jeopardy for 8th Time as Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira UFC 317 Bout Faces Trouble
UFC 317 had all the right ingredients: two title fights, rising stars featuring the likes of Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira, and a fan-favorite middleweight bout with serious consequences. But just weeks before the fight, something familiar—and frustrating—happened. One of the most anticipated matches at the event has vanished from the list, leaving fans perplexed and Dana White scrambling yet again. At the center of the chaos is Paulo Costa.…
Ilia Topuria explains why he'll finish Charles Oliveira in the first round
Undefeated former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria returns to the lightweight division on June 28 in the UFC 317 main event against former 155-pound champion Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title.Topuria relinquished the 145-pound championship to move up a weight class in an effort to join the two-division UFC champion club. He'll enter the fight coming off back-to-back knockout wins over two of the greatest featherweights to ever…
Ilia Topuria Pushes for UFC Welterweight Shot Against Islam Makhachev
Ilia Topuria is determined to face Islam Makhachev, even as both fighters pursue titles in different weight classes. Topuria aims to make a statement against former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira for the vacant 155-pound title at UFC 317. Despite Makhachev’s move to welterweight, Topuria remains focused on potentially meeting him in the octagon, whether he stays at lightweight or moves up. "If Islam becomes the welterweight world cham…
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