Updates surface regarding Iliya Topuria's next combat encounter
** Score a Title Shot! 🥊**
Here's some exciting news for MMA fans! Former UFC lightweight champion, Ilia Topuria, seems to be all geared up for a classic showdown. After a string of rejections from Islam Makhachev's team for a title fight, Topuria has taken to social media to announce the commencement of a new training phase: "Camp has started."
Just minutes later, Spanish journalist Álvaro Colmenero spilled the beans, revealing that Topuria will square off at the much-anticipated UFC 317 on June 29. This event, scheduled during International Fight Week (June 25-June 29, 2025), is expected to unfold in the vibrant city of Las Vegas.
Topuria, currently on an electrifying knockout spree against Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, will be eyeing a title in the lightweight division. On the other hand, Makhachev, the reigning lightweight champion, has asserted his dominance with three consecutive finishings, aiming for his fifth lightweight title defense.
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Curious about Topuria's potential opponents? Here are a few contenders:
- Islam Makhachev: with his stifling grappling and sharp strategic mind, this reigning champ makes for a formidable adversary for Topuria. Makhachev has recently bested notable opponents like Volkanovski and Dustin Poirier, making him an intriguing challenge.
- Charles Oliveira: a former champ, Oliveira, with his aggressive style and finesse in ending fights quickly, could face Topuria for a vacant title if Makhachev opts out.
- Arman Tsarukyan: although not confirmed by all sources, Tsarukyan has been suggested as a potential opponent in earlier discussions. However, recent reports point towards Makhachev and Oliveira as Topuria's likely opponents.
Stay tuned, MMA enthusiasts! The UFC is yet to officially announce Topuria's opponent. But with the news of Ilia's imminent fight and a title on the line, it's safe to say we're in for a nail-biting spectacle!
- Bookmakers are already speculating about the potential matchups for UFC's upcoming event, including Ilia Topuria's possible opponents such as Islam Makhachev, Charles Oliveira, and Arman Tsarukyan.
- As Ilia Topuria prepares for his next fight at UFC 317, top UFC fighters like Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski are eagerly watching to see who he will face in the lightweight division.
- Topuria's recent string of impressive victories against Volkanovski and Holloway have solidified his position as a contender for the UFC's lightweight title, setting the stage for an intense battle against Makhachev or Oliveira.
- MMA fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming phase of the sport, with Topuria's fight against one of these top contenders promising to be a standout moment during International Fight Week in Las Vegas in June 2025.
