Topuria is coming off back-to-back knockouts of featherweight greats Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. Meanwhile, Oliveira (35-10 MMA, 23-10 UFC) rebounded from his split decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 with a win over former Bellator champion Michael Chandler at UFC 309.

Ilia Topuria might not be without gold for much longer. Topuria vacated his UFC featherweight championship in February as he prepared for a permanent move to lightweight. His first fight as a full-time lightweight will be for the vacant title when he takes on Charles Oliveira, UFC president Dana White announced on Tuesday.

Thursday's episode of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here. On Episode 3,566, the guys discuss the tidal wave of massive MMA news. From Islam Makhachev vacating to challenge for the welterweight title,