UFC 317 live: Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira time, card, updates and results
In one corner is Topuria, the Spanish-Georgian putting his unbeaten record on the line as he aims to become a two-weight champion. Back in February, the 28-year-old gave up the featherweight belt to eye a move to lightweight, setting his sights on Islam Makhachev, who held the title at the time.
Soon thereafter, however, Makhachev similarly vacated his title with the intent of capturing the welterweight belt. As such, Topuria was paired with Oliveira, who aims to become a two-time lightweight champion here. The Brazilian, 35, is statistically the most dangerous fighter in the UFC, holding the records for most finishes and most submissions in the promotion's history.
And in tonight's co-main event in Las Vegas, Alexandre Pantoja defends his flyweight title against Kai Kara-France, the New Zealander whom he beat on The Ultimate Fighter in 2016. Will Pantoja's impressive title run continue, or can the Kiwi knockout artist find the Brazilian's chin?
UFC 317 live
Ilia Topuria faces Charles Oliveira for vacant lightweight title in main event
Unbeaten Topuria gave up 145lb belt in February to move up to 155lb here
Oliveira aims to become two-time lightweight champion after 2021-22 reign
Co-main event sees Alexandre Pantoja defend flyweight belt vs Kai Kara-France
Pantoja beat Kara-France in Ultimate Fighter showdown back in 2016
Early prelims: 11pm BST; regular prelims: 1am BST; main card: 3am BST
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In one corner is Topuria, the Spanish-Georgian putting his unbeaten record on the line as he aims to become a two-weight champion. Back in February, the 28-year-old gave up the featherweight belt to eye a move to lightweight, setting his sights on Islam Makhachev, who held the title at the time.
Soon thereafter, however, Makhachev similarly vacated his title with the intent of capturing the welterweight belt. As such, Topuria was paired with Oliveira, who aims to become a two-time lightweight champion here. The Brazilian, 35, is statistically the most dangerous fighter in the UFC, holding the records for most finishes and most submissions in the promotion's history.
And in tonight's co-main event in Las Vegas, Alexandre Pantoja defends his flyweight title against Kai Kara-France, the New Zealander whom he beat on The Ultimate Fighter in 2016. Will Pantoja's impressive title run continue, or can the Kiwi knockout artist find the Brazilian's chin?
Follow live updates from the UFC 317 main card and prelims, right here.
Alex Pattle28 June 2025 22:00
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