UFC 317 Preview

What's good family, we are staying active this summer. Here we go four next banger, For the Vacant Lightweight Strap, Illia Topuria faces Do Bronx Charles Oliveira.

Topuria’s rolling in 16-0, swag on another level, feeling confident, stepping up to 155 like he was born there. He’s faster, stronger, and ready to make it look easy. Dude’s already talking about finishing Oliveira early—and honestly, who’s betting against him right now? By the way as I type this, 5 to 1 odds. Against the former champ, Do Bronx.

But don’t sleep on “Do Bronx.” Charles Oliveira’s been to war and back. Former champ, world-class BJJ, and a highlight reel full of chaos. The odds might not love him, but anyone who’s followed this game knows he’s dangerous from the opening bell to the final second. A In The Cut first ballot hall of famer. I just made this up but he is in there.

Also worth noting: Arman Tsarukyan’s lurking in the wings, ready to make weight and jump in if anything wild happens last minute.

Co-Main: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France

Flyweight Title on the Line

Pantoja’s been running through the division like it’s a warm-up lap—seven straight wins, belt around his waist, and no signs of slowing. He’s a menace on the mat and nearly impossible to put away.

But Kai Kara-France ain’t showing up just to make up the numbers. After a brutal KO in his last outing, he’s riding high and hungry for that first taste of gold. He’s got hands for days and nothing to lose. This one could get wild real quick.

Undercard Fireworks

• Beneil Dariush vs Money Moicano – Two guys with chips on their shoulders and something to prove. Dariush is back from injury; Moicano’s out to show his last setback was a fluke. Expect violence.

• Raw Dog Brandon Royval vs Joshua Van – Van slides in after Kape pulled out. Royval’s chaos meets Van’s underdog energy. This could be the sleeper banger of the night.

• Peyton Talbott vs Felipe Lima, Jack Hermansson vs Robocop Rodrigues, Terrance McKinney vs Viacheslav Borschev, Tracy Cortez vs Viviane Araújo—yeah, this card is stacked. Every division’s got a shot to steal the show.

Final Word

This isn’t just another fight night. It’s UFC 317, and it’s loaded. Vegas. International Fight Week. Belt changes. Knockouts. Legends and future champs all under one roof.

Get ready for a storm. This card’s gonna blow the roof off.

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