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Topuria Aims for Lightweight Title Against Oliveira at UFC 317

5/17/2025

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Ilia Topuria, the former UFC featherweight champion, sets his sights on the lightweight title at UFC 317, facing off against Charles Oliveira. With impressive knockouts of Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, Topuria's striking prowess has earned him comparisons to boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez. While he dreams of a boxing match with Canelo, his priority remains solidifying his MMA legacy.

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Ilia Topuria, the former UFC featherweight champion, sets his sights on the lightweight title at UFC 317, facing off against Charles Oliveira. With impressive knockouts of Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, Topuria's striking prowess has earned him comparisons to boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez. While he dreams of a boxing match with Canelo, his priority remains solidifying his MMA legacy.