UFC 317 delivered fireworks on June 28, 2025, live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. As part of UFC’s International Fight Week, the card featured two championship fights, stunning knockouts, and breakout performances that thrilled fight fans around the globe.
Main Event: Ilia Topuria Becomes Two-Division Champion
In the UFC 317 main event, Ilia Topuria made a statement by knocking out Charles Oliveira in just 2 minutes and 27 seconds of Round 1. Topuria dropped Oliveira with a sharp right cross and sealed the win with a brutal left hook, claiming the vacant lightweight title.
Already the featherweight champion, this win crowns Topuria as a rare two-division UFC titleholder. With his star rising fast, he’s now being linked to a potential high-profile fight with Paddy Pimblett.
Co-Main Event: Alexandre Pantoja Chokes Out Kai Kara-France
Alexandre Pantoja retained his flyweight championship by submitting Kai Kara-France via rear-naked choke in the third round. Dominant from start to finish, Pantoja improved his perfect record against top-10 flyweights to 10-0, cementing himself as the man to beat in the division.
UFC 317 Results: Main Card Recap
- Ilia Topuria def. Charles Oliveira – KO (Round 1, 2:27) – Lightweight Title Fight
- Alexandre Pantoja def. Kai Kara-France – Submission (R3, 1:55) – Flyweight Title Defense
- Joshua Van def. Brandon Royval – Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) – Fight of the Night
- Beneil Dariush def. Renato Moicano – Unanimous Decision (29-28 x3)
- Payton Talbott def. Felipe Lima – Unanimous Decision (29-28 x3)
Preliminary Card Highlights
- Gregory Rodrigues def. Jack Hermansson – KO (Round 1, 4:21) – Performance of the Night
- Jose Miguel Delgado def. Hyder Amil – TKO (0:26, Round 1)
- Tracy Cortez def. Viviane Araújo – Unanimous Decision (30-27 x3)
- Terrance McKinney def. Viacheslav Borshchev – Submission (R1, 0:55)
- Jacobe Smith def. Niko Price – Submission (R2, 4:03)
- Jhonata Diniz def. Alvin Hines – Unanimous Decision (29-28 x3)
Bonus Awards: UFC 317
- Fight of the Night: Joshua Van vs. Brandon Royval
- Performance of the Night: Ilia Topuria & Gregory Rodrigues
Fighter Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Base Pay | Bonus | PPV Share | Total Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilia Topuria | $750,000 | $50,000 | ~$2.7 million | ~$3.5 million |
| Charles Oliveira | $500,000 | — | ~$850K–$2 million | ~$1.3–$1.8 million |
| Alexandre Pantoja | $500,000 | — | ~$700K–$1.2 million | ~$1.2 million |
| Kai Kara-France | $400,000 | — | ~$100K–$300K | ~$600K–$700K |
What’s Next After UFC 317?
After dominating two divisions, Ilia Topuria is expected to call out Paddy Pimblett next, in what could become one of the UFC’s biggest matchups in recent years.
Meanwhile, Alexandre Pantoja remains unbeaten against elite flyweights, but challengers like Muhammad Mokaev and Amir Albazi could be waiting in the wings.
Fans won’t have to wait long for more action. UFC 318 is set to take place in New Orleans, promising another stacked fight card.
