UFC lightweight contender recently claimed that he will serve as the official backup for Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira, which will headline UFC 317 on June 28 in Las Vegas. The contest between Topuria vs. Oliveira will be for the vacant lightweight championship, so it makes sense for the promotion that they could be the new champions in the main event.
Where to watch UFC 317
- Event: UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira
- Date: Saturday, 7 June, 2025
- Location: Prudential Center — Newark, New Jersey
- Start time: 10 p.m. ET (Main card)
- How to watch: ESPN+ PPV
Ilia Topuria relinquished the UFC featherweight championship in February but could soon reclaim the gold. Topuria will face former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira on June 28 in Las Vegas for the vacant 155-pound belt at UFC 317.
Topuria vs. Oliveira headlines the 2025 UFC International Fight Week. The popular and dynamic finishers battle for the vacant title held by Islam Makhachev, as Islam Makhachev prepares for a welterweight title campaign. Topuria (16-0) earned CBS Sports’ 2024 Fighter of the Year title after consecutive victories over two of the greatest featherweights of all time, Alexander Volkanovsky and Max Holloway. Oliveira has had one of the most exciting title runs in UFC history and is ready for the next phase.
This year’s International Fight Week card will co-main event flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Cara-France. Other supporting acts include Renato Moicano vs. Beniel Dariush and Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov.
Below is the full fight card for UFC 317, including the latest odds. Check back throughout the week for the latest news, features and other content related to this huge event.
UFC 317 fight card, odds
- Ilia Topuria -395 vs. Charles Oliveira +310, vacant lightweight title
- Alexandre Pantoja (c) -258 vs. Kai Kara-France +210, flyweight title
- Renato Moicano -166 vs. Beneil Dariush +140, lightweights
- Brandon Royval -120 vs. Joshua Van +100, flyweights
- Roman Kopylov -258 vs. Paulo Costa +210, middleweights
- Gregory Rodrigues -192 vs. Jack Hermansson +160, middleweights
- Jhonata Diniz -340 vs. Justin Tafa +270, heavyweights
- Tracy Cortez -238 vs. Viviane Araujo +195, women’s strawweights
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