UFC 317 is scheduled to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This event is a key part of the UFC`s annual International Fight Week pay-per-view lineup.
Headlining the card is a high-stakes battle for the vacant lightweight championship. The fight will see former featherweight king Ilia Topuria go up against the previous titleholder in the 155-pound division, Charles Oliveira.
In the co-main event, the dominant flyweight champion, Alexandre Pantoja, is set to attempt his fourth successful title defense. He will face the dangerous knockout artist, Kai Kara-France.
The main card also features other significant matchups, including a pivotal flyweight contest between former title challenger Brandon Royval and rising contender Joshua Van. A lightweight bout is also scheduled between Beneil Dariush and Renato Moicano.
Opening the main portion of the card is a bantamweight clash, pitting Contender Series alum Payton Talbott against Felipe Lima.
