🥊 Main Event: Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira
Topuria stunned fans with a first-round knockout, becoming a two‑division champion after conquering the vacant lightweight belt. His celebration included a heated face-off shove with Paddy Pimblett, setting up a potential grudge match.
🛡️ Co‑Main: Alexandre Pantoja def. Kai Kara‑France
Pantoja secured a third-round rear-naked choke, marking his fourth defense of the flyweight title. He has since tossed down a challenge to Joshua Van.
💥 Knockout of the Night: Gregory Rodrigues
Rodrigues unleashed a brutal first-round left hook KO on Jack Hermansson—although ongoing discussion around a late follow-up punch by Rodrigues has stirred debate.
⚡ Other Memorable Finishers
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Brandon Royval vs Joshua Van earned Fight of the Night honors, with Van emerging victorious.
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Beneil Dariush secured a strong unanimous decision over Renato Moicano.
🗓️ UFC May‑June Events Recap
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UFC on ESPN – Usman vs Buckley (June 14, Atlanta):
Usman won by unanimous decision; bonus rounds delivered by Rose Namajunas & Edmen Shahbazyan. -
UFC on ABC – Hill vs Rountree Jr (June 21, Baku):
A tight decision victory to Rountree, along with multiple KO and submission finishes on the card.
🔜 Upcoming Fight Nights & PPVs
| Event | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UFC Fight Night<br>Lewis vs Teixeira | July 12 | Heavyweights clash in Nashville |
| UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3 | July 19 | A trilogy bout & Poirier's retirement fight in New Orleans |
| UFC Fight Night – Whittaker vs de Ridder | July 26 | Middleweight showdown in Abu Dhabi |
| Flyweight showdown, UFC Fight Night (Aug 2, Vegas) – Albazi vs Taira | ||
| UFC 319: Du Plessis (c) vs Chimaev | Aug 16, Chicago – Middleweight title clash | |
| UFC Fight Night Imavov vs Borralho | Sept 6, Paris – UFC returns to Paris | |
| UFC Fight Night Lopes vs Silva | Sept 13, San Antonio – Featherweight main event |
🎯 Key Storylines
📈 Topuria’s Meteoric Rise
From featherweight crown to lightweight glory—Topuria’s dominance (17‑0) is positioning him among the UFC greats.
👑 Pantoja’s Flyweight Reign
Continuing to solidify his top-tier status with grappling prowess and strategic clarity .
⚖️ Rodrigues’ Comeback
The “Robocop” is rebuilding after a key loss, following up with a stunning KO in UFC 317.
🥇 Poirier’s Farewell
His trilogy with Holloway doubles as his career send-off, setting the stage for emotional fireworks.
📌 Why It Matters for Fans
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Explosive finishes and tactical showdowns have made June’s events unforgettable.
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The July–August lineup promises memorable clashes and historic legacies.
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From title fights to feel-good farewells, UFC keeps delivering star power and spectacle.
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