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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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By the Numbers

•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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