Ilia Topuria has gold around his waist once again.

In the UFC 317 main event Saturday, Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) knocked out Charles Oliveira in 2:27 and claimed a championship – this time, at lightweight.

The fight was wild for as long as it lasted. Oliveira (35-11 MMA, 23-11 UFC) was cut in the opening minute. When he tried to drag the fight to the canvas, Topuria reversed his attempt and landed on top.

Oliveira attempted a heel hook, which Topuria wiggled away from. Back on the feet, Topuria cracked him with a straight right hand that instantly snatched Oliveira’s consciousness from him. Two more follow-up shots smashed Oliveira’s face before the fight was waved off.

ILIA TOPURIA JUST KNOCKED OUT CHARLES OLIVEIRA IN THE FIRST ROUND TO WIN THE LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE 😱

HE IS INEVITABLE 🔥🔥 #UFC317pic.twitter.com/43uEGRlkmc

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 29, 2025

After the fight, the UFC had Topuria rival (and next title challenger?) Paddy Pimblett enter the cage for a faceoff. The two exchanged words before Topuria shoved him backward.

IT’S GETTING HEATED 😱 #UFC317

Is Ilia Topuria vs Paddy Pimblett next?! pic.twitter.com/sWIEMbquQi

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) June 29, 2025

Topuria, 28, won the UFC featherweight title in October. He vacated the title months later, citing weight cut issues. A breakthrough star in the Spanish and Georgian markets, Topuria became the first undefeated fighter to win a second UFC title.

Oliveira, 35, moves to 2-3 in his most recent five bouts. Saturday’s loss is his first knockout/TKO defeat since December 2017.

Up-to-the-minute UFC 317 results:

• Ilia Topuria def. Charles Oliveira via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:27
• Alexandre Pantoja def. Kai Kara-France via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 1:55
• Joshua Van def. Brandon Royval via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
• Beneil Dariush def. Renato Moicano via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Payton Talbott def. Felipe Lima via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Gregory Rodrigues def. Jack Hermansson via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 4:21
• Jose Delgado def. Hyder Amil via knockout (knee and punches) – Round 1, 0:26
• Tracy Cortez def. Viviane Araujo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Terrance McKinney def. Viacheslav Borshchev via submission (mounted guillotine choke) – Round 1, 0:55
• Jacobe Smith def. Niko Price via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:03
• Jhonata Diniz def. Alvin Hines via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 317 results: Ilia Topuria KOs Charles Oliveira, shoves Paddy Pimblett

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