

225 - Ilia Topuria decimates Charles Oliveira, Pantoja Outdawgs Every Flyweight Alive
12 snips Jun 29, 2025
Prepare for a thrilling recap of UFC 317, featuring Ilia Tepuria's stunning victory over Charles Oliveira. Discover Pantoja's relentless offensive style and grappling finesse, which set him apart from his competition. Explore the rise of contenders like Josh Van and the tactical battles of Benil Dariush and Peyton Talbot. Delve into detailed fight analyses that highlight unique strategies and fighting techniques, showcasing the evolution of MMA and the fighters shaping its future.
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Topuria's Effective Lightweight Debut
- Ilya Topuria's transition to lightweight showcased his strength and clinch control without looking significantly bigger.
- Olivera's strategy of naked low kicks failed, as Topuria capitalized by countering when Olivera was on one leg.
Topuria's Guard Passing and KO
- Olivera's aggressive guard exposes him to quick guard passes by Topuria, who used mounted crucifix to dominate.
- Topuria capitalized on Olivera's surprise to ground engage and swiftly finished with a knockout poker-style right hand.
Pantoja's Unique Crab Ride Control
- Alexandre Pantoja uses innovative crab ride to control opponents along the cage.
- His ability to sit down between the cage and opponent enhances his back control tactics, a rarity in MMA.