Accused Party Calls Out Title Contender for Displaying Discrepancy and Evading Title Clash
Fight Time for Topuria and Oliveira
After some heated words, Ilia Topuria and former UFC kingpin Islam Makhachev are set to go head-to-head in a highly-anticipated lightweight title contest. The event will take place at UFC 317 on June 29, 2025, as Makhachev has stepped aside from the division to challenge opponents at welterweight[1][2][3].
Topuria, the unbeaten Spanish-Georgian force, clapped back at Makhachev, branding him a two-faced soap opera star. "He's a massive phony. HeOnce turned his nose up at the chance to defend his title against me, claiming I was too small, but now he's in the same spot," Topuria said in a recent interview with Kolmenero[4].
Get ready for this epic showdown as Topuria prepares to face off against Charles Oliveira, the ex-division leader, in the main event of UFC 317.
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[1] Makhachev leaves lightweight division, vacates title[2] Topuria and Oliveira lock horns for lightweight title at UFC 317[3] Topuria's fiery words for Makhachev: "He's a massive hypocrite"[4] Makhachev called out: Topuria hits back, stakes his claim for the lightweight title
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Bookmakers across the sports landscape are staking their bets on a thrilling mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event, as Topuria and Oliveira go head-to-head in the main event of UFC 317, with many predicting an engaging bout between these two formidable fighters. With Topuria, the unbeaten Spanish-Georgian force, facing off against former division leader Oliveira, bettors can expect an intriguing matchup in the world of MMA.
