Former featherweight titleholder Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) will take on former 155-pound kingpin Oliveira (35-10 MMA, 23-10 UFC) for the vacant strap left behind when Islam Makhachev agreed to move up to welterweight. There is history at stake for both sides, and the anticipated was palpable during their final encounter at ceremonial weigh-ins.

The main event will see a new lightweight champion crowned when Ilia Topuria battles Charles Oliveira for the vacant title. Topuria previously held the featherweight title in the

Tomorrow night in the main event of UFC 317, the vacant lightweight title is on the line. Former featherweight champion […]