Ilia Topuria defeats Charles Oliveira by first-round knockout at UFC 317 main event
Ilia Topuria
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Charles Oliveira
in round one at
UFC 317
Ilia Topuria extended his unbeaten record with a decisive
first-round knockout
victory over former
lightweight champion
Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 317. The fight took place on June 29 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Topuria, entering the bout with a 16-0 record, secured his 17th consecutive win in dominant fashion, finishing the contest in just 2 minutes and 27 seconds of the opening round. Oliveira, who held a professional record of 35-10 (1 NC) entering the matchup, was unable to withstand Topuria's striking output and pressure.
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According to official statistics, Topuria landed 24 of 32 total strikes, maintaining a 75 per cent accuracy rate. He also connected on 21 of 29 significant strikes, with an accuracy of 72.4 per cent. Oliveira, in contrast, landed 10 of 18 total strikes (55.6 per cent) and 9 of 16 significant strikes (56.2 per cent).
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Neither fighter attempted a submission, and Topuria did not attempt any takedowns. Oliveira made two takedown attempts, but both were unsuccessful. The only knockdown of the fight was scored by Topuria.
Topuria dominates with precision striking in lightweight headliner
The UFC 317 lightweight main event served as a platform for Topuria to showcase his striking power and accuracy. From the outset, Topuria controlled the pace and direction of the bout. The Spanish-Georgian fighter wasted no time engaging Oliveira, demonstrating calculated movement and targeting.
The bout was halted at 2:27 of the first round after Topuria landed a decisive sequence of strikes that led to a knockout victory. Oliveira had no opportunity to recover, and referee intervention confirmed the stoppage. The result solidifies Topuria's status as the new lightweight champion.
Charles Oliveira unable to recover after early pressure from Topuria
Charles Oliveira entered UFC 317 looking to rebound and reclaim momentum in the lightweight division. However, his game plan was disrupted early. Despite landing a few clean shots, Oliveira was unable to mount sustained offense. His takedown attempts were effectively neutralized, and Topuria's counterstriking proved decisive.
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The loss marks another setback for the Brazilian fighter, who holds multiple UFC records but has faced inconsistency in recent bouts. Oliveira's failure to execute a grappling-based strategy contributed significantly to the outcome.
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