On the morning of June 29, at Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena, the world’s most famous octagon fighters once again witnessed a historic night. In the main fight of UFC 317, a fierce and intense clash for the vacant lightweight championship belt took place — this time, fans got all the drama they had been waiting for.
This belt in the weight category became vacant after Islam Makhachev moved up to a higher division. Competing for the main trophy were Ilia Topuria, a native Georgian representing Spain, and Brazil’s famous former champion Charles Oliveira. Both fighters started to show their fighting style in the octagon from the very first minutes.
The first round revealed itself as real news — Ilia Topuria’s powerful blows seriously tested Oliveira. After a clinch and some ground control, the fighters returned to a standing position, but Topuria demonstrated outstanding superiority with his speed and precise strikes. Oliveira tried to respond with an uppercut, but this too became part of the fast-paced battle.
The finishing attack determined the event of the fighting night — Topuria’s powerful left hand landed squarely, knocking his opponent to the ground, and after two more strikes, Oliveira was knocked out. At the moment the referee stopped the fight, millions of fans at the T-Mobile Arena witnessed the beginning of Topuria’s new reign.
With this victory, Ilia Topuria not only became the new UFC lightweight champion, but also became the eleventh fighter in promotion history to win belts in two weight divisions. There is no doubt that this fight will remain a subject of long-term discussion, analysis, and an inspiring experience in the world of martial arts.
The actions and willpower of the new champion, as well as Oliveira’s determined resistance, left yet another truly dramatic chapter in UFC history. This clash in the octagon will remain in the memory of fans for a long time. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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