Ahead of UFC 317, Topuria more focused on discussing Makhachev than Oliveira

Ilia Topuria — the former UFC featherweight champion — shows divided focus ahead of his lightweight title fight against Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.

The fight scheduled at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas this Sunday morning — is being overshadowed by Topuria’s comments about Islam Makhachev.

El Matador appears overconfident following his success against Alexander Volkanovski in the featherweight division — yet the lightweight situation presents different challenges.

Charles Oliveira has built a reputation as a fighter capable of turning the tide — proven by his victories as an underdog against:

• Michael Chandler
• Dustin Poirier
• Justin Gaethje