Ilia Topuria, undefeated at 16-0, is set to face Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 for the vacant lightweight championship after Islam Makhachev vacated the title to move to welterweight. Topuria, who recently moved up from featherweight after defending his title once, has expressed his excitement about this matchup, calling it a dream come true. Oliveira, a former champion, is looking to reclaim his title after losing it to Makhachev. Additionally, the co-main event will feature Alexandre Pantoja defending his flyweight title against Kai Kara-France.
Ilia Topuria will face former champion Charles Oliveira for the vacant 155-pound title at UFC 317, as Makhachev vacates to move up to welterweight.
Topuria expressed on social media that fighting for the championship has always been a dream, despite Makhachev's decision to vacate the lightweight title.
Oliveira is looking for redemption after surrendering the lightweight belt to Makhachev in 2022, and he aims to reclaim it against Topuria.
In addition to the lightweight showdown, Alexandre Pantoja will defend his flyweight title against Kai Kara-France in the co-main event at UFC 317.
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