Just days before UFC 317, the fight card has seen a last-minute adjustment as Sedriques Dumas withdraws from his middleweight clash with Jackson McVey for undisclosed reasons. Undefeated debutant Christopher Ewert has been announced as the replacement, marking his first appearance in the UFC.

Background on Christopher Ewert and Jackson McVey

Christopher Ewert, 31, launched his professional MMA career in December 2022 and is now preparing to make his UFC debut during the annual International Fight Week event. Originally scheduled to compete on Dana White’s Contender Series in August, Ewert aims to extend his undefeated record to 8-0. Recently, he fought for Fury FC, securing a first-round knockout against AJ Chambers followed by a decision win over Reese Watkins.

Jackson McVey, aged 26, is known for his aggressive finishes, having stopped all six opponents in the first round. Only once has one of his fights extended beyond two minutes, highlighting his quick and decisive fighting style.

UFC 317’s Main Attractions and Title Fights

The event’s highlight will be the vacant lightweight championship bout between former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and former lightweight titleholder Charles Oliveira, making this fight highly anticipated. Additionally, the co-main event features Alexandre Pantoja defending his flyweight crown against powerful striker <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/tag/kai-kara-france/”>Kai Kara-France.

The Impact of the Change on UFC 317

The addition of Christopher Ewert adds fresh intrigue to the middleweight matchup, introducing a promising undefeated talent into the UFC spotlight. This unexpected substitution emphasizes the dynamic nature of fight promotions and may influence the pacing and outcome of the card. With Charles Oliveira’s lightweight championship bout as the focal point, fans will be keen to see how all fighters perform under the event’s high stakes.