Ilia Topuria didn't give chances Charles of the Bronx and knocked out the Brazilian in the first round of the main fight of the UFC 317 and won the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg.), in the early hours of this Sunday (29). After the victory, the new champion recognized Paddy Pimblett as his next challenge and the two even exchanged shoves inside the octagon during the winner's interview.
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With the victory, the Georgian/Spanish fighter became the tenth fighter to win titles in two different weight classes, and the first to achieve the feat while undefeated. The Brazilian suffered his third defeat in the last five fights, and at 35 years of age, he may have had his last opportunity to fight for the belt in the most populous category in the sport.
Topuria's knockout power put Charles' lights out
Ilia Topuria won Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 317. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
Charles started the fight dominating the center of the octagon and abusing front kicks, while Topuria tried to establish distance with the jab. The Brazilian tried to close the distance and take his opponent to the ground, but was reversed during the takedown and ended up on his back on the ground, in closed guard. Without much difficulty, the Georgian/Spanish made the transition to side control and threatened his opponent with a crucifix.
Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles of the Bronx in the first round. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
After attacking with a heel hook, the Brazilian managed to get back to the fight standing up and as he approached to land a straight punch, he was hit by a powerful right cross that left him unconscious two minutes and 27 seconds into the fight.
Unlike any other @TopuriaIlia is the first undefeated fighter to become champion in two UFC divisions #UFC317 pic.twitter.com/eFHbUxxWkt
- UFC (@ufc) June 29, 2025
Check out all the results from UFC 317
MAIN CARD
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Ilia Topuria derrotou Charles of the Bronx by knockout at 2min and 27sec of the first round
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alexandre pantoja derrotou Kai Kara France by submission (rear naked choke) at 1min55sec of the third round – fight for the belt
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joshua Van derrotou Brandon royval by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Beneil Dariush derrotou Renato Moicano by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Payton Talbott derrotou Felipe Lima by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Gregory Robocop derrotou Jack hermansson by knockout 4min and 20sec of the first round
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Joseph Delgado derrotou Hyder Amil by knockout at 1min 26sec of the first round
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Tracy Cortez derrotou Viviane Araujo by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): terrance mckinney derrotou Viacheslav Borshchev by submission (hand triangle) at 55 seconds of the first round
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jacobe Smith derrotou Niko Price by submission (rear naked choke) at 4min 03sec of the second round
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Jonathan Diniz defeated Alvin Hines by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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