UFC 317: Ilia Topuria knocks out Charles Oliveira to win lightweight title
IIia Topuria beat Charles Oliveira of Brazil in the main event lightweight title fight at UFC 317, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, US on Sunday.
Topuria delivered on his pre-fight promise to knock his opponent out in the first round to win the title. The eagerly awaited fight ended within two minutes and 27 seconds.
Topuria looked small in the cage compared to Oliveira, but he defended well against the Brazilian’s grappling before showcasing his striking power.
Oliveira looked good during a brief exchange on the mat, but Topuria disengaged to bring the fight back to the feet, and shortly afterwards Oliveira’s evening ended.
The 28-year-old stunned Oliveira with a right hook and followed it up with a crunching left that sent Oliveira crashing to the mat, his eyes glazed as his back hit the canvas as Topuria claimed a stunning win.
Ilia Topuria receives the lightweight title belt after knocking out Charles Oliveira of Brazil in the first round during UFC 317 at T-Mobile Arena on June 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ian Maule/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Ian Maule / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) | Photo Credit: Ian MauleSpain’s IIia Topuria beat Charles Oliveira of Brazil in the main event lightweight title fight at UFC 317, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, US on Sunday. | Source: Sportstar
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