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‘Wasn’t how we wanted’… Charles Oliveira breaks silence after failing to reclaim the lightweight title at UFC 317

UFC 317 was a tough night in the office for Charles Oliveira when he looked to reclaim the lightweight title. Oliveira was stopped in the first round by Ilia Topuria when the undefeated star became a double UFC champion after he started from featherweight. 'Do Bronx' was a considerable underdog on the way to 28 […]

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Dana White tells Justin Gaethje to retire after ‘whacky’ UFC lightweight title fight ultimatum

After the incredible UFC 317 event last Saturday, UFC boss Dana White responded to the Ultimatum of Justin Gaethje. Last Saturday at UFC 317, Ilia Topuria Charles Oliveira hit in the first round to become the new UFC light weight champion and win the vacant belt. Immediately after the fight, Topuria was confronted with his

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Dana White clarifies that UFC 317 backup fighter isn’t in line for the next lightweight title shot after making weight

The main event of UFC 317 will continue as planned after Friday's weighting. There was one change that came about on the day before combat evening, in which Christopher Ewert was immediately cut out of the UFC after he had missed weight. All four fighters involved in the two title fights on 28 June successfully

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Paddy Pimblett warns #1 ranked contender to ‘sit and wait’ as he predicts next UFC Lightweight title challenger

Paddy Pimblett thinks he knows who the first will be in line for a title shot after UFC 317. The most important event of UFC 317 Pits Ilia Topuria against Charles Oliveira in an exciting collision for the UFC light weight title. That is a belt on which Paddy Pimblett has focused since his UFC

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Ilia Topuria names next ‘deserving’ lightweight title challenger after shutting down several contenders

Ilia Topuria is convinced that he will leave UFC 317 with the lightweight gold wrapped around his waist. When the unbeaten star was asked what could be for him after his upcoming collision with Charles Oliveira, Topuria Matchups closed against two of the best hunters in the division. Although a fight between Topuria and Paddy

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Islam Makhachev disagrees with Ilia Topuria on lightweight champ’s opponent after UFC 317… ‘He has to be next’

Islam Makhachev will look closely to see how things unfold in his NU formator Division when Ilia met Topuria Charles Oliveira on UFC 317 and afterwards. With Makhachev who leaves the lightweight title prior to a movement up to 170 pounds, Topuria and Oliveira will fight on UFC 317 to secure their place on the

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Ilia Topuria shares the ‘easiest’ path for rival Paddy Pimblett to earn a lightweight title shot after UFC 317

UFC 317 Headliner Ilia Topuria is not willing to fight this weekend with Paddy Pimblett. Former UFC -Fedweight Champion Ilia Topuria can be on a collision course with one of his old rivals if he wins the empty lightweight belt on UFC 317 this weekend. Topuria and former UFC light weight champion Charles Oliveira Headline

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Charles Oliveira shocked Joe Rogan when he almost ripped UFC lightweight boogeyman’s arm off during masterclass

Charles Oliveira hopes to return to the form that he saw 11 straight fights win before he was crowned the UFC Lightweight Champion. On Saturday, June 28, Charles Oliveira returns to the Octagon when he takes on Ilia Topuria for the empty lightweight title in the UFC 317 Main Event to end the International Vechtweek.

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UFC 317 Full fight card including Ilia Topuria’s clash with Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC Lightweight title

UFC 317 is the next major event in the MMA calendar and a new champion will be crowned in a massive main event fight. The event will take place in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 28 June 2025, just a few weeks after the hugely successful UFC 316 event. With a new

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UFC Baku fighter once flattened top 10 lightweight in one round with devastating three-punch combination

UFC Baku Co-Headliner Rafael Fiziev showed his violent striking possibilities by including his first knockout in the Octagon five years ago. The UFC is in a new environment this week, while the leading promotion of mixed martial arts is preparing to debut in Azerbaijan. An important light heavyweight fight between Khalil Rountree Jr. And Jamahal

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Why Islam Makhachev vacated the UFC Lightweight title ahead of Ilia Topuria’s battle with Charles Oliveira at UFC 317

In the UFC 317 Main Event, Ilia sees Topuria fighting against Charles Oliveira, with the empty UFC Lightweight Championship on the line that is following Islam Makhachev that leaves the belt. The battle sets two top candidates against each other, not long after Ilia Topuria made the leap to light weight to fight for the

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UFC 317 main event backup fighter confirmed as top lightweight contender claims key role

A top lightweight candidate is in position -Bby in case something goes wrong for the UFC 317. Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira will be aware of the empty title of 155 pounds on 28 June. It seems that the powers have learned a lesson after they have not booked a backup for UFC 311 in

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