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Charles Oliveira names hardest-hitting opponent he’s ever fought after scary KO loss to Ilia Topuria

Charles Oliveira is reflecting on the worst knockout loss of his iconic 47-fight MMA career. The former lightweight champion has technically suffered five KO losses inside the Octagon.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 9

Charles Oliveira details how he would’ve fought Ilia Topuria differently after brutal knockout at UFC 317

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has opened up about what went wrong at UFC 317. Charles Oliveira‘s opportunity at securing a second UFC lightweight title fell well short of the mark at UFC 317.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 8

UFC veteran wants Charles Oliveira in high-profile BMF fight

One UFC veteran is floating the idea of a BMF showdown for Charles Oliveira's next fight. 'Do Bronx' was knocked out cold by Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC 317, potentially marking the end of his title run at lightweight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 8

Daniel Cormier chooses which knockout is above Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira as best KO of 2025 so far

Daniel Cormier doesn’t consider Ilia Topuria’s brutal UFC lightweight title crowning the front runner for Knockout of the Year. Topuria put himself in both the Fighter of the Year and Knockout of the Year discussions in 2024 thanks to a pair of brutal finishes against Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 8

Who Should Islam Makhachev Fight Before He Retires?

Islam Makhachev has opened up on his retirement plans as we look at who he should face before he retires. Makhachev is one of the best P4P fighters in the world, having defended the lightweight title four times.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 7

Charles Oliveira Advised to Take 6 Months Break After Brutal Ilia Topuria KO Defeat

UFC 317 ended in heartbreak for Charles Oliveira as he suffered a devastating first-round knockout loss to Ilia Topuria. Despite being the underdog, fans believed Oliveira’s experience and ground game would trouble Topuria throughout the fight.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 6

'Wrestle the Bloke' – Alexander Volkanovski Frustrated with Charles Oliveira Game Plan against Ilia Topuria

Last year at UFC 298, Alexander Volkanovski was brutally finished by Ilia Topuria, ending his legendary featherweight title reign. Since then, the Australian made a triumphant return, reclaiming his belt and proving why he’s still one of the division’s best.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 5

‘Conor McGregor Carbon Copy’: Ilia Topuria gets Flamed by Nemesis Paddy Pimblett

Ilia Topuria has rapidly risen to stardom, becoming one of the most electrifying names of the UFC’s current generation. After claiming the featherweight title, he confidently moved to the lightweight division and became a second-division champion last weekend.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 4

Former champ claims Charles Oliveira was ‘hand-selected’ for Ilia Topuria knockout at UFC 317

Ilia Topuria’s title challenge against Charles Oliveira could not have gone any better. Once the UFC Featherweight Champion, the undefeated Topuria is now a two-division champion after capturing the vacant lightweight title at UFC 317.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 4

Alexander Volkanovski reveals how he’d approach Ilia Topuria rematch after Charles Oliveira exposed potential flaw

Ilia Topuria added another legend to his incredible run of knockouts at UFC 317. Topuria has climbed to the top of the pound-for-pound list after winning three consecutive title fights against some of the sport’s biggest names.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 3

‘Weight Bully’ Paddy Pimblett Gets Surprising Challenge Despite Chasing Ilia Topuria Superfight

Top 10 lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett was present at UFC 317 when Ilia Topuria brutally knocked out Charles Oliveira for the vacant title. The Scouser then walked into the octagon and engaged in an intense face-off with the newly crowned featherweight champion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2

Paddy Pimblett’s coach reveals how Charles Oliveira’s mistakes have been crucial to their recent fight preparations

Paddy Pimblett’s team have been able to use Charles Oliveira as an example. Following their stare down in the cage at UFC 317, it looks like Pimblett will be challenging Ilia Topuria for the lightweight title in the near future.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 1

Who Are the Top Five Best UFC Lightweight Champions of All Time?

After UFC 317, where Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira in Round 1 to claim the vacant UFC lightweight title, people are already looking at the

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 1

What’s Next For Charles Oliveira?

Charles Oliveira suffered a first-round knockout loss to Ilia Topuria, raising question marks over his future. Oliveira missed out on becoming the UFC Lightweight Champion, taking his record to 35-11, 1 NC.

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MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 30

New UFC Lightweight Champ Brings Heat to UFC 317 Main Event Last Saturday

Ilia Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) vacated his UFC Featherweight Championship on Feb. 19 of this year, a vacation that became effective once the UFC 314 main event began on April 12.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 30

After failing to regain the lightweight title at UFC 317, what’s next for Charles Oliveira?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC 317, the lightweight title was on the line. Former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria (17-0) was looking to remain unbeaten while capturing a second world title as he took on former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (35-11).

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 29

The UFC Drake Curse Strikes Again With Charles Oliveira's KO Loss at UFC 317

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira entered his fight against Ilia Topuria with high hopes of reclaiming gold at UFC 317. Topuria’s precision striking, however, proved too much.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 29

Charles Oliveira releases sad 2-word statement after UFC 317 knockout loss

Charles Oliveira was knocked out cold for the first time in his professional career on Saturday, as former featherweight champ Ilia Topuria continued his streak as one of the UFC's greatest talents.

MMA News / Field Level Media / June 29

Ilia Topuria makes statement with quick stoppage of Charles Oliveira

LAS VEGAS -- Ilia Topuria made good on his promise to finish Charles Oliveira in the first two or three rounds, knocking the future UFC hall-of-famer with an explosive combo 2:27 into the fight on Saturday night for the vacant UFC lightweight crown.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 28

LIVE! UFC 317 free stream: Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira

UFC is providing fans with a free stream to watch along with their monumental UFC 317 event tonight. Lightweight history will be made in Las Vegas as former featherweight king Ilia Topuria looks for a belt in a second division opposite former champion Charles Oliveira.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 27

UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira live weigh-in results

UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira takes place on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event is headlined by a fight for the vacant lightweight title between former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria (16-0) and former 155-pound titleholder Charles Oliveira (35-10, 1 NC).

MMA News / Field Level Media / June 26

Ilia Topuria predicts first-round KO of Charles Oliveira at UFC 317

LAS VEGAS -- Ilia Topuria's emergence as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world has propelled him to the biggest stage of his career as he takes on former champion and future Hall of Famer Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title on Saturday night at UFC 317.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 26