Main Event Fight at UFC 317: Topuria goes up against Oliveira - Initial Betting Lines Revealed
Get Ready for the Lightweight Battle of the Century: Topuria vs Oliveira!
🥋💥🔥 UFC 317 Main Event: The anticipated clash between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira is upon us! This highly-anticipated lightweight bout will serve as the main event for UFC 317, held on June 28th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Known as the centerpiece of International Fight Week, this pay-per-view card promises an action-packed night!
Topuria vs Oliveira: Betting Odds and Trash Talk
Back in 2025, when BetOnline first published the opening odds for UFC 317, Topuria was the heavy favorite over Oliveira, who was marked as the underdog. Now, in the weeks leading up to the showdown, the odds have shifted slightly, with Topuria at -350 and Oliveira at +285.
Unsurprisingly, social media trash talk between the two hasn't been sparse. In typically brash fashion, Topuria took to social media to talk smack, taking a jab at both Oliveira and recently dethroned lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, saying, "On June 28, another dream will come true. I'll be the champion of the lightweight division... It's unfortunate that Makhachev ran away. 17-0"
Islam Makhachev Steps Aside, Paving the Way for Topuria-Oliveira
With the recent upset win over Belal Muhammad, Jack Della Maddalena opened the door for Makhachev to move up to welterweight and challenge for the title. Makhachev's manager Ali Abdelaziz confirmed the possibility, stating, "Islam has beaten everyone in this division, literally...(There's no one who) deserves to go fight for a second title than Islam." With the lightweight title likely to become vacant during UFC 317, Topuria vs Oliveira promises to be a thrilling encounter for the belt!
📊 Betting Odds at a Glance:- Ilia Topuria: -350- Charles Oliveira: +285
The Rise of the Lightweight Champions: Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira
Ilia Topuria
Former Cage Warriors champion, Ilia Topuria made his UFC debut in 2020 with an undefeated record of 9-0. After proving himself in the octagon, he found himself ranked No. 14 in the featherweight division. Standing tall at 6 feet, Topuria has made a name for himself by securing three UFC bouts and one contest in the 155-pound division, with three of those victories resulting in knockouts.
Charles Oliveira
With a career spanning multiple eras, Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira has been a crucial figure in UFC's lightweight division since 2010. Oliveira won the vacant lightweight title in 2022 with his win over Chandler and successfully defended the title once, but subsequently lost it to Islam Makhachev through submission. Since his loss, Oliveira boasts a 1-1 record, winning against Beneil Dariush by TKO in 2023 and losing to Arman Tsarukyan via split decision in April this year.
📢 Keep an Eye on These UFC 317 Fight Card Matchups:- Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape- Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov- Beneil Dariush vs Renato Moicano- Jack Hermansson vs Gregory Rodrigues- Jhonata Diniz vs Justin Tafa
This star-studded card promises a fight night to remember! Don't miss the highly-anticipated faceoff between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira on June 28th. May the best man win!✊🏼🤜🏼🔥🥋💥
- Sports enthusiasts, mark your calendars for June 28th as the world of mixed-martial-arts prepares for an electrifying showdown between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, a part of International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
- In the lightweight division, Topuria, currently favored at -350 odds against Oliveira's +285, has been engaging in heated exchanges with both his opponents and rival Islam Makhachev on social media, adding more excitement to the much-anticipated battle.
