Islam Makhachev vacated the lightweight title to move up to the welterweight division to challenge for a second divisional world title. Former featherweight champion  Ilia Topuria and former lightweight titleholder  Charles Oliveira will fight for the vacant title at UFC 317. Makhachev’s coach, American Kickboxing Academy’s  Javier Vasquez , was asked about the the upcoming lightweight title bout and he didn’t hesitate in answering who he’d put money on.  “Ilia” Velasquez said when asked if he was given $100K to bet on the fight. “If someone gave me 100 grand – If you’re asking me who I’d want to win, I put my money on Charles. That’s who I’d want, but if you’re giving me 100 to make 100… I would put Ilia.