Ilia Topuria after White House defeat

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1. 28 Jun 2025Background

   Ilia Topuria knocks out Charles Oliveira to win UFC lightweight title

   At UFC 317 in Las Vegas on 28 June 2025, undefeated Ilia Topuria stopped Charles Oliveira in round one to become a two-division champion.

2. 14 JunBackground

   Gaethje stops Topuria at UFC White House card, ending his unbeaten run

   Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria in the main event on the White House South Lawn, taking the lightweight title and ending Topuria's perfect record.

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   6 Nov

   Topuria breaks his silence after White House loss: 'I still feel I'm the best'

   After months out of the spotlight, the former unbeaten UFC double champion talks about his defeat, his return to Georgia and a likely fight with Paddy Pimblett.