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Scottish Sun
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Watch Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira have surprisingly warm final UFC 317 face-off in front of Dana White
The pair can both make UFC history with a win in Sin City NO IL WILL Watch Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira have surprisingly warm final UFC 317 face-off in front of Dana White Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ILIA TOPURIA and Charles Oliveira took part in a respectful final face-off ahead of their lightweight title clash. The pair will vie for the vacant 155lbs title early tomorrow morning in the main event of UFC 317 in Las Vegas. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira face off for the final time #UFC317 — Chisanga Malata (@Chisanga_Malata) June 28, 2025 3 Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira faced off for the final time at the UFC 317 ceremonial weigh-ins Credit: CHISANGA MALATA 3 The duo had a warm embrace just over 24 hours before their eagerly anticipated war Credit: CHISANGA MALATA The duo, 28 and 35 respectively, had no issues making weight for their eagerly anticipated Sin City showdown. Topuria hit the scales first during the official weigh-ins at the UFC Apex, tipping the scales at 155lbs on the nose in his second outing in the division. Former champ Oliveira, meanwhile, soon followed and also had no issue making the championship weight. In fact, he came half a pound under at 154.5lbs and looked extremely gaunt. All that remained after the duo's making of weight was for them to have a final face off at the ceremonial weigh ins. Fan favourite Oliveira received a chorus of cheers as he took to the scales to ceremonially weigh in. Topuria, meanwhile, was greeted by a chorus of boos but lapped them up. Like their first face off on Thursday, the duo were cordial before staring intently in one another's eyes. And they had a warm embrace before going their separate ways. UFC supremo Dana White oversaw the weigh-in but wasn't called on to separate the pair. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Ilia Topuria can become the tenth two-weight world champion in UFC history with a win over Charles Oliveira Credit: GETTY Both men can write UFC history with a win at the T-Mobile Arena this weekend. Topuria can become only the tenth fighter in the promotion's 32-year-long history to hold titles in two divisions. Watch jacked Ilia Topuria complete epic UFC 317 body transformation after ditching crash diet to lose over 40lbs Oliveira, meanwhile, can become the first two-time lightweight champion in UFC history. 'Do Bronx', of course, lost the belt on the scales in May 2022 as he missed weight for what would've been his second title defence against Justin Gaethje.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Watch Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira have surprisingly warm final UFC 317 face-off in front of Dana White
ILIA TOPURIA and Charles Oliveira took part in a respectful final face-off ahead of their lightweight title clash. The pair will vie for the vacant 155lbs title early tomorrow morning in the Las Vegas . 3 Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira faced off for the final time at the UFC 317 ceremonial weigh-ins Credit: CHISANGA MALATA 3 The duo had a warm embrace just over 24 hours before their eagerly anticipated war Credit: CHISANGA MALATA The duo, 28 and 35 respectively, had no issues making weight for their eagerly anticipated Sin City showdown. Topuria hit the scales first during the official weigh-ins at the UFC Apex, tipping the scales at 155lbs on the nose in his second outing in the division. Former champ Oliveira, meanwhile, soon followed and also had no issue making the championship weight. In fact, he came half a pound under at 154.5lbs and looked extremely gaunt. READ MORE ON TOPURIA All that remained after the duo's making of weight was for them to have a final face off at the ceremonial weigh ins. Fan favourite Oliveira received a chorus of cheers as he took to the scales to ceremonially weigh in. Topuria, meanwhile, was greeted by a chorus of boos but lapped them up. Like their first face off on Thursday, the duo were cordial before staring intently in one another's eyes. Most read in MMA And they had a warm embrace before going their separate ways. UFC supremo Dana White oversaw the weigh-in but wasn't called on to separate the pair. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Ilia Topuria can become the tenth two-weight world champion in UFC history with a win over Charles Oliveira Credit: GETTY Both men can write UFC history with a win at the T-Mobile Arena this weekend. Topuria can become only the tenth fighter in the promotion's 32-year-long history to hold titles in two divisions. Watch jacked Ilia Topuria complete epic UFC 317 body transformation after ditching crash diet to lose over 40lbs Oliveira, meanwhile, can become the first two-time lightweight champion in UFC history. 'Do Bronx', of course, lost the belt on the scales in May 2022 as he missed weight for what would've been his second title defence against
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Watch Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira have heated conversation during UFC 317 face off as Dana White watches on
Topuria can make UFC history with victory over Oliveira FIGHTING TALK Watch Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira have heated conversation during UFC 317 face off as Dana White watches on Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ILIA TOPURIA and Charles Oliveira took part in a tense conversation during their first face-off ahead of their lightweight title fight. The pair, 28 and 35 respectively, will vie for the vacant 155lbs title on Sunday morning in the main event of UFC 317 in Las Vegas. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira faced off for the first time at the UFC 317 pre-fight press conference Credit: CHISANGA MALATA 3 The pair ended up having an intense conversation, prompting Oliveira to take off his glasses Georgian-born Spaniard Topuria will look to become only the tenth fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two weight classes. Fan favourite Oliveira, meanwhile, will look to reclaim the belt he lost on the scales ahead of his clash with Justin Gaethje in May 2022. The pair had an unexpected run-in at the UFC Performance Institute on Wednesday, crossing paths at the sauna. But they got a better chance to size up one another after the pre-fight press conference at the T-Mobile Arena early on Friday morning. READ MORE ON TOPURIA UFC 317 Topuria vs Oliveira: Live stream, results, start time and TV channel The duo stared intensely in one another's eyes moments after shaking hands. An intense conversation ensued, so much so that Oliveira took off his glasses as Topuria spoke. The undefeated Topuria claimed and defended the featherweight title, which he's since relinquished, last year by gunning down MMA legends Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. And he plans to become a two-weight world champion in equally as devastating fashion. He said of the pair's Sin City showdown: "Charles is a great fighter. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Ilia Topuria can become only the tenth fighter in UFC history to win titles in two weight classes this weekend Credit: GETTY "I'd say he's a legendary fighter, one of the few still active in the UFC. "But the truth is that his style fits perfectly with mine to put him to sleep in the first round. Ilia Topuria performs shock Paddy Pimblett U-turn ahead of UFC 317 after seemingly squashing beef with Brit "Because he has no mobility, he doesn't move."
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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Watch Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira have heated conversation during UFC 317 face off as Dana White watches on
ILIA TOPURIA and Charles Oliveira took part in a tense conversation during their first face-off ahead of their lightweight title fight. The pair, 28 and 35 respectively, will Las Vegas . Advertisement 3 Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira faced off for the first time at the UFC 317 pre-fight press conference Credit: CHISANGA MALATA 3 The pair ended up having an intense conversation, prompting Oliveira to take off his glasses Georgian-born Spaniard Topuria will look to become only the tenth fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two weight classes. Fan favourite The pair had an unexpected run-in at the UFC Performance Institute on Wednesday, crossing paths at the sauna. But they got a better chance to size up one another after the pre-fight press conference at the T-Mobile Arena early on Friday morning. Advertisement READ MORE ON TOPURIA The duo stared intensely in one another's eyes moments after shaking hands. An intense conversation ensued, so much so that Oliveira took off his glasses as Topuria spoke. The undefeated Topuria claimed and defended the featherweight title, which he's since relinquished, last year by gunning down MMA legends And he plans to become a two-weight world champion in equally as devastating fashion. Advertisement Most read in MMA He said of the pair's Sin City showdown: "Charles is a great fighter. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Ilia Topuria can become only the tenth fighter in UFC history to win titles in two weight classes this weekend Credit: GETTY "I'd say he's a legendary fighter, one of the few still active in the UFC. Advertisement "But the truth is that his style fits perfectly with mine to put him to sleep in the first round. Ilia Topuria performs shock Paddy Pimblett U-turn ahead of UFC 317 after seemingly squashing beef with Brit "Because he has no mobility, he doesn't move."
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
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Eddie Hall and Mariusz Pudzianowski compare BELLIES in hilarious staredown after weighing combined 601LBS for KSW 105
The pair will take part in one of the heaviest fights in MMA history HALL OR NOTHING Eddie Hall and Mariusz Pudzianowski compare BELLIES in hilarious staredown after weighing combined 601LBS for KSW 105 EDDIE HALL and fellow World's Strongest Man winner Mariusz Pudzianowski tipped the scales at a combined 601lbs for their MMA match - which they set the table for with a hilarious face off. The former strongmen throw down tomorrow night in the co-main event of KSW 105 in Gliwice, Poland. 6 Eddie Hall collides with Mariusz Pudzianowski at KSW 105 on Saturday night Credit: CHISANGA MALATA 6 The former World's Strongest Men hilariously made fun of their physiques by sticking out their bellies Credit: CHISANGA MALATA 6 The pair weighed a combined 601lbs for their Polish punch-up Credit: CHISANGA MALATA Five-time World's Strongest Man winner Pudzianowski has been tasked with the job of welcoming Hall to professional MMA in his 28th competitive outing. Hall has taken training seriously since his freakshow 2-vs-1 fight with the Neffati Brothers last year and has got in incredible shape. The 37-year-old tipped the scales at 334lbs (23 stone, eight pounds) for the Polish punch-up - completing an incredible 98lbs (seven stone) body transformation. Pudzianowski, meanwhile, weighed in at a solid 267lbs (19 stone) for the titanic clash. READ MORE ON EDDIE HALL V PUDZ WEIGH TO GO Secrets to Eddie Hall's body transformation he sheds SEVEN stone for MMA debut The pair hit the scales early this morning, laying the table for a mammoth melee tomorrow night. All that remained was for them to step on the scales during the ceremonial weigh-ins, which took place in front of a packed crowd. And they took part in a hilarious staredown after the formalities, much to the delight of the rabid fans in attendance. The behemoths made light of their reduced physiques by sticking out their stomachs. EDDIE HALL VS MARIUSZ PUDZIANOWSKI BETTING TIPS AND ODDS 6 They then shared a laugh and a joke before posing in front of the cameras for the final time. Pudzianowski, 48, vowed to drag Hall into deep waters in a chilling message earlier this week. Eddie Hall faces off against Mariusz Pudzianowski in pre fight press conference He said: "Eddie, you're in for a lot of hard work. I'm not going to give up easily. "You know it well that I fight until the very end. You're about to see what lack of oxygen means. This is not boxing, this is MMA." Hall, however, insists his training over the last year has him primed to push his cardiovascular endurance to its absolute limits. 6 Hall, 37, weighed in at 334lbs for his professional mixed martial arts debut Credit: KSW 6 Mariusz Pudzianowski, 48, tipped the scales at 267lbs Credit: KSW In an interview with talkSPORT, the 37-year-old said: "I've been doing the four-minute rounds. I'm not gassing, I'm big, I'm strong. 'I've never heard a fighter say, 'I wish I was weaker for that fight'. "So I've got no intention to lose weight, muscle mass or whatever. 'I can fight, I've got the lung capacity and I'm happy to go in at this weight.'
