“Thousands of people cried”: Oliveira recalled the defeat to Topuria

Alexandr Ormanji Oct. 9, 2025, 3:48 a.m.

Charles Oliveira, former UFC lightweight champion, recalled his defeat to Ilia Topuria.

“Imagine what it’s like to realize that I had a chance to be champion again... And to realize that not only I and my family cried, but thousands of people around the world,” said Oliveira in an interview with ESPN.

Let’s remember, Oliveira lost to Topuria by knockout in the first round. Their fight took place on June 29 at UFC 317.

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