Confirmed Rival for Ilia Topuria at UFC 317 Revealed
Score a Bonus with Ilia Topuria's Next Fight
Our man, Ilia Topuria, the ex-UFC featherweight champ, is dishing the deets on his upcoming bout at UFC 317! Scheduled for June 29, this fighter from the 28-year-old bracket is prepared to take on either Islam Makhachev or Charles Oliveira.
The jist? The matchup depends on who emerges victorious from the UFC 315 title battle between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena.
If Belal Muhammad snags the win, Makhachev will stick around to defend his lightweight title. If Della Maddalena comes out on top, there's a possibility Makhachev might switch gears and challenge for the welterweight belt, leaving Topuria to duke it out with Oliveira.
Worth mentioning, Topuria has put an end to the "Legend" nickname hype, so when he storms into the octagon for UFC 315 (May 11), he'll be known as "El Matador" once again.
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Depending on the UFC 315 title fight result, Topuria's opponent for UFC 317 remains undecided. If Belal Muhammad wins, the matchup could take place in the lightweight division between Topuria and Makhachev. However, if Jack Della Maddalena emerges victorious, there's speculation that Makhachev might move to the welterweight division, leading to a potential encounter between Topuria and Charles Oliveira. Keep an eye out for updates on Topuria's opponent for UFC 317.
