LAS VEGAS — From Ilia Topuria’s title-winning first-round knockout to Joshua Van’s instant classic win over Brandon Royval in a legendary flyweight title eliminator, even the most overconfident fantasy bookers couldn’t have expected UFC 317 to deliver the way it did. The timing was impeccable. As part of International Fight Week — where the UFC…
Jun 28, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Ilia Topuria (red gloves) fights Charles Oliveira (blue gloves) during UFC 317 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images 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…
Feb 17, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Ilia Topuria celebrates his championship victory against Alexander Volkanovski during UFC 298 at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images 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…
