Ilia Topuria defeated Oliveira and is the UFC lightweight champion

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Ilia Topuria defeated Oliveira and is the UFC lightweight champion

29.06.2025 / 10:18 Ilia Topuria defeated Oliveira and is the UFC lightweight champion

Ilia Topuria is the UFC lightweight champion.

He defeated Charles Oliveira, who was fighting under the flag of Brazil.

The Georgian fighter won the match by knockout in the very first round.

In February 2024, Ilia Topuria became the UFC featherweight (65 kg) champion after defeating Alexander Volkanovski. He defended this title in October in a fight against Max Holloway.

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