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Ilia Topuria knocks out Charles Oliveira to claim lightweight title

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Ilia Topuria knocks out Charles Oliveira to claim lightweight title
Summary

Ilia Topuria faced Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC lightweight championship at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on June 1, 2025. In the first round, Topuria landed a decisive right hand followed by a left, knocking Oliveira unconscious. Topuria's victory comes after he moved up from the featherweight division, seeking to become a two-division champion. His first title defense is scheduled against interim champion Justin Gaethje on June 14, 2026.

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  • •Ilia Topuria won the UFC lightweight championship on June 1, 2025.
  • •The fight took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
  • •Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira in the first round.
  • •He relinquished his featherweight title to compete in this division.
  • •Topuria will defend his title against Justin Gaethje on June 14, 2026.
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Ilia Topuria made the walk to the octagon inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in June 2025 to fight for the vacant lightweight championship against former titleholder Charles Oliveira. He had relinquished his featherweight title to move up a division in an effort to become a two-division ...

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