Charles Oliveira Suffers First UFC Knockout Loss at UFC 317 in Las Vegas

At UFC 317, Charles Oliveira was knocked out in the first round by the undefeated Ilia Topuria, who became a two-division UFC champion with this victory. Oliveira, the former lightweight champion, issued a brief apology and thanked fans for their support, acknowledging the fight did not go as hoped. This loss marked Oliveira's third defeat in his last five outings and his first knockout by strikes since 2017. Meanwhile, another notable fight saw Jack Hermansson suffer a first-round knockout by Gregory Rodrigues, a finish that sparked controversy due to what many considered an unnecessary follow-up punch after Hermansson was already unconscious. Rodrigues defended his actions by stating he was fulfilling his role until the referee stopped the fight, while Hermansson accepted the result and promised a comeback. Following UFC 317, Oliveira's immediate future in title contention appears uncertain as the lightweight division looks ahead to Topuria's first title defense.