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UFC 317 Features Topuria vs. Oliveira for Vacant Lightweight Title and Pantoja’s Flyweight Defense

Topuria predicted a first-round knockout during a heated press conference that saw fighters trade barbs ahead of Saturday’s event.

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Overview

  • UFC 317 takes place Saturday, June 28, at Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena with prelims on ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney+ ahead of the ESPN+ pay-per-view main card.
  • Ilia Topuria moves up to 155 pounds with a perfect 16-0 record and heavy betting favoritism to capture his second UFC title against former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
  • Oliveira enters at 35-10 seeking to become the first fighter to win the UFC lightweight belt twice and brings his renowned submission arsenal into the main event.
  • In the co-main, Alexandre Pantoja defends his flyweight title against Kai Kara-France in a rematch of their 2016 exhibition bout, with Pantoja’s grappling skills making him the favorite.
  • Topuria’s bold prediction of an early stoppage has intensified pre-fight tension, drawing expert endorsements for a swift finish in what could redefine his legacy.