Two Vacated Belts. Two Former Champs. One Wild Night at UFC 317

The stage is set for fireworks at UFC 317, where two vacant championship belts and months of anticipation come to a head. The main event? An electrifying lightweight showdown between undefeated phenom Ilia Topuria and former division king Charles Oliveira.

Topuria, a flawless 16-0 and former featherweight champion, is stepping up in weight – and expectations. Despite just one previous appearance at lightweight, he’s entering the Octagon as a massive -500 favourite, backed by an eight-fight win streak that includes dominant finishes and title pedigree.

Across from him stands Oliveira, the Brazilian warrior who once ruled this division and defended the belt with flair. But at +350, “Do Bronx” finds himself in the rare role of underdog, looking to silence the hype and reclaim his throne at 155 lbs.

And that’s just the beginning.

In the co-main event, Alexandre Pantoja defends his flyweight title against New Zealand’s Kai Kara-France in a long-awaited clash. These two were meant to meet months ago—now the moment has finally arrived.

Pantoja, riding a seven-fight tear, is a -270 favourite in what could be his fourth straight title defense. Kara-France is back in title contention after a jaw-dropping “Performance of the Night” last summer and sits at +200 to pull off the upset.

Two titles. Two redemption arcs. Two fights you won’t want to miss.

*Odds as of June 24, 2025.

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