At UFC 317, Ilia Topuria delivered a stunning performance, defeating Charles Oliveira with apparent ease to claim the UFC lightweight championship. Having now secured his second divisional title in the UFC, a significant question emerges: does Topuria`s dominant victory elevate him past Islam Makhachev to claim the top spot in the sport`s pound-for-pound rankings?
Following Ilia Topuria`s impressive accomplishment and performance at UFC 317, there`s considerable discussion surrounding his potential rise in the pound-for-pound standings relative to Islam Makhachev, as well as speculation about a highly anticipated matchup against Paddy Pimblett potentially being his next fight. Beyond Topuria`s headline performance, other key takeaways from UFC 317 include Alexandre Pantoja`s strong title defense against Kai Kara-France, along with various other memorable moments and ongoing storylines within the mixed martial arts world.
Wesley Dunham