Following his dominant victory over Charles Oliveira to claim the UFC lightweight championship at UFC 317, Ilia Topuria has sparked significant debate regarding his status among the sport`s elite. With this being his second UFC title in a different division, achieved with apparent ease, the compelling question now circulating is whether Topuria`s latest accomplishment propels him ahead of Islam Makhachev in the highly contested pound-for-pound rankings.
Discussions within the MMA community have focused on the implications of Topuria`s stellar performance and title win. Key points of analysis include whether he has truly surpassed Makhachev on the pound-for-pound list and the potential for a highly anticipated future matchup against Paddy Pimblett. Beyond Topuria`s impact, commentary also highlighted Alexandre Pantoja`s impressive flyweight title defense against Kai Kara-France as another standout moment from UFC 317, alongside reviews of other notable performances and ongoing narratives within the mixed martial arts world.
