Topuria vacated the UFC’s 145lb title to challenge Makhachev at 155lb, only for the latter to relinquish his belt and move up to 170lb

If Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev continue their back-and-forth in the wake of Topuria's move to lightweight to chase Makhachev's title – and Makhachev's subsequent move to welterweight to go after the title there,

As UFC 317 looms large during International Fight Week on June 28th, one rising star is staying focused—but not silent. With his eyes firmly set on Charles Oliveira and the vacant lightweight title, Ilia Topuria is preparing for the biggest fight of his career.