Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira · Full Fight Video
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What happened
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Topuria and Oliveira contested the UFC lightweight title at UFC 317.
The championship fight ended in the opening round rather than reaching the judges.
The official result recorded Topuria's knockout win at 2:27 of round one.
- Official UFC scorecardsUFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira — Official Scorecards
Fight breakdown
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0:39Round 1
The fight opened at a fast tactical pace, with Oliveira immediately trying to mix pressure striking into takedown looks while Topuria held his ground. Topuria defended the grappling layers, worked through the fence exchanges and found the clean boxing openings. A right hand and follow-up left hook badly hurt Oliveira, and Topuria finished with follow-up shots to become champion in a second division.
- 0:55R1 · Oliveira right handOliveira lands early as both men test the pocket.
- 1:13R1 · takedown threatOliveira turns striking pressure into the grappling looks that define his danger.
- 1:44R1 · Topuria side controlTopuria navigates the scramble and spends time in a strong top position.
- 2:38R1 · finish sequenceTopuria hurts Oliveira and Mark Goddard steps in under three minutes into the round.
- 4:13Replay · right hand and left hookThe replay shows the right hand and left hook that ended Oliveira's title bid.
- 4:54Result announcedTopuria is announced as winner by knockout at 2:27 of round one.