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Ilia Topuria Knocks Out Oliveira to Become First Undefeated Two-Division UFC Champion

A tense weight-cut episode gave way to a 2:27 first-round knockout at UFC 317; Topuria is now set to defend his lightweight championship.

Ilia Topuria abandona el octágono con el cinturón de campeón de la UFC
Ilia Topuria celebrando tras noquear a Oliveira
Ilia Topuria golpeando a Charles Oliveira, noqueado en la lona
Topuria y Pimblett se encaran en Las Vegas.

Overview

  • Topuria initially tipped the scale at 155.5 lbs but recovered to hit the 155-lb limit on his second weigh-in.
  • He delivered a thunderous first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 in Las Vegas.
  • By stopping Oliveira at 2:27, Topuria captured the vacant lightweight title and extended his record to 17-0.
  • He became the first fighter in UFC history to hold championships in two weight classes while remaining unbeaten.
  • The new double champion now turns his attention to his first defense of the lightweight belt.