The UFC 317 event is scheduled for June 28 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring the highly anticipated Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira UFC 317 main event. This spectacular matchup will pit the former featherweight champion Topuria against Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title, promising a high-stakes contest to crown the division’s new king.
Ilia Topuria is aiming to secure a second divisional belt, while Charles Oliveira seeks to reclaim the lightweight crown he once held. The event follows UFC’s previous visit to the T-Mobile Arena in March during UFC 313, adding to the excitement surrounding this blockbuster pay-per-view night.
Fight Schedule and Broadcast Information for Fans
UFC 317 features a total of 12 fights, including nine fighters ranked within their respective divisions. The early preliminaries will commence at 6:00 PM Eastern Time (3:00 PM Pacific Time), followed by the preliminary card set to begin at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (5:00 PM Pacific Time). The main card, featuring Topuria and Oliveira, will start at 10:00 PM Eastern Time (7:00 PM Pacific Time).
Fans in the United States can watch the early prelims on UFC Fight Pass and ESPN+, with the prelims also streaming on ESPN. The main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+ at a cost of $79.99. Viewers in the United Kingdom have access to the full event through TNT Sports, while in India, Sony LIV will broadcast the fights live. JioTV users in India can watch the event free of charge through live streaming.
Headline and Supporting Matchups Making the Card
The event’s main card will open with the headline fight between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC lightweight title. The co-main event will see flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defend his belt against challenger Kai Kara-France in what is expected to be an intense encounter.
Other notable bouts on the main card include Brandon Royval facing Joshua Van at flyweight, Beneil Dariush taking on Renato Moicano in the lightweight division, and Payton Tallbott matched against Felipe Lima in bantamweight action.
Complete Undercard Lineup for UFC 317
The preliminary card presents competitive fights such as Jack Hermansson vs. Gregory Rodrigues at middleweight, Hyder Amil going head-to-head with Jose Miguel Delgado in featherweight, and Viviane Araujo battling Tracy Cortez in a women’s strawweight bout. Terrance McKinney will meet Viacheslav Borshchev in another lightweight contest.
Early preliminary fights will include Sedriques Dumas against Jackson McVey (middleweight), Jhonta Diniz versus Alvin Hines (heavyweight), and Niko Price competing with Jacobe Smith at welterweight.
Significance and Anticipation Ahead of the Showdown
UFC 317’s main event between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira is expected to have major implications in the lightweight division, as it will determine the new champion for a highly competitive weight class. The combination of Topuria’s quest for dual titles and Oliveira’s return to prominence adds considerable intrigue to the event.
This event in Las Vegas is set to engage fight fans worldwide with a diverse lineup and high-level matchups, further solidifying UFC’s stature as the premier MMA organization. The outcomes on June 28 could reshape rankings and championship landscapes across multiple divisions.