Ilia Topuria will look to claim a second belt at UFC 317. Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira preview. When Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) vacated his featherweight championship in Feb

As UFC 317 looms large during International Fight Week on June 28th, one rising star is staying focused—but not silent. With his eyes firmly set on Charles

Ilia Topuria has fired shots at Islam Makhachev following confirmation of his next fight. Topuria will fight Charles Oliveira for the lightweight belt at UFC 317. Makhachev has vacated the lightweight belt to chase welterweight gold, likely facing off against Jack Della Maddalena late this year, if not early 2026.

Khamzat Chimaev stands up for Ilia Topuria, praising his rise and insisting he’s earned everything through hard work and talent.

The pair shared a gym briefly before either made it to the UFC, where each will challenge for gold this summer

The UFC Featherweight Champion moving up to the lightweight division is one of the more captivating storylines of 2025. After knocking out Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway back-to-back, Topuria relinquished his world title earlier this year on the UFC’s promise that he’d be fighting for the 155lb title.

Many MMA fanatics are currently awaiting news from UFC CEO Dana White regarding Ilia Topuria’s next fight and the future of the promotion’s lightweight division. White has stated that he will soon share updates regarding Topuria and the UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev,