Ilia Topuria is expected to headline UFC 317 on June 28, potentially facing lightweight champion Islam Makhachev or top contender Charles Oliveira, with the decision influenced by the outcome of Makhachev’s friend Belal Muhammad‘s upcoming fight.
Ilia Topuria’s next fight announcement is imminent, and fans are buzzing with anticipation. But, there’s a twist—one option seems way more exciting than the other.
After vacating his featherweight title in February, Topuria’s been on standby. The big question? Will his next bout be for the lightweight title, and who will he face? Latest chatter from Topuria and UFC CEO Dana White hints at a headliner for UFC 317 on June 28. The contenders? Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev or top contender Charles Oliveira.
Things get tangled, though. Makhachev’s buddy, Belal Muhammad, is defending his welterweight title against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 this Saturday. If Della Maddalena pulls an upset, Makhachev might jump up a weight class to challenge him. That leaves Topuria squaring off with Oliveira, possibly for a vacant or interim lightweight title.
This scenario adds a juicy layer of drama to the UFC 315 main event. Fans? They’re split on what outcome they’re rooting for.
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