Overview

• On June 28 in Las Vegas, Topuria will face former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira for the vacant 155-pound title.
• Topuria relinquished his featherweight belt in February after brutal weight cuts and says the move to lightweight has improved his well-being and focus.
• A new training video highlights his enhanced physique and power, and Topuria insists he holds both striking and grappling advantages to end the fight early.
• Topuria has set clear conditions for future matchups, requiring Paddy Pimblett and Arman Tsarukyan to earn wins before challenging him for gold.
• He has indicated that, if he secures the lightweight belt, he may pursue a welterweight showdown with Islam Makhachev should Makhachev win the 170-pound title.