UFC 317 Full Fight Card: Main Events, Co‑Main & Undercard Lineup

UFC 317, headlined by Topuria vs Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title, takes centre stage on June 28, 2025, at T‑Mobile Arena, Las Vegas—following International Fight Week. This guide outlines the complete 11‑bout lineup: early prelims, prelims, main card, and of course, the star-studded main event.

Early Prelims (6:30 p.m. ET – ESPN+ / Disney+)

• Jackson McVey vs Christopher Ewert (Middleweight)
  Ewert was set to debut but was cut after missing weight; McVey secured a walkover victory.
   
• Jhonata Diniz vs Alvin Hines (Heavyweight)
  Opened the evening with an expected heavyweight slugfest, heading into prelims.
   
• Niko Price vs Jacobe Smith (Welterweight)
  Notable for its submission finish—Smith secured a rear-naked choke in Round 2.

Prelims (8:00 p.m. ET – ESPN / ESPN+ / Disney+)

• Jack Hermansson vs Gregory Rodrigues (Middleweight)
  Rodrigues made a statement—knocking Hermansson out late in Round 1.
   
• Hyder Amil vs Jose Miguel Delgado (Featherweight)
  Delgado stopped Amil early via a knee-and-elbow strike in the first round.
   
• Viviane Araujo vs Tracy Cortez (Women’s Flyweight)
  Cortez impressed with a clean unanimous decision win.
   
• Terrance McKinney vs Viacheslav Borshchev (Lightweight)
  McKinney submitted Borshchev with a mounted guillotine in Round 1.
   

Main Card (10:00 p.m. ET – ESPN+ PPV)

1. Payton Talbott vs Felipe Lima (Bantamweight)
   Talbott claimed a unanimous decision victory to begin the PPV.
    
2. Beneil Dariush vs Renato Moicano (Lightweight)
   Dariush controlled the fight and earned a clean decision win.
    
3. Brandon Royval vs Joshua Van (Flyweight)
   Van edged Royval by unanimous decision—but the bout won Fight of the Night honours.
    
4. **Co‑Main Event: Flyweight Title**
   Alexandre Pantoja (c) vs Kai Kara‑France
   Pantoja retained via a stunning rear-naked choke in Round 3 (1:55), continuing his dominant flyweight run.
    
5. **Main Event: Lightweight Title**
   Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira
   Topuria triumphed by KO in Round 1 (2:27)—sealing his status as a two‑division champion.

Broadcast & Timing Details

• Early prelims: 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+ / Disney+
   
• Prelims: 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN / ESPN+ / Disney+
   
• Main card (PPV): 10:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV ($79.99)
   
• Weight walkouts: start around 12–12:30 a.m. ET
   

Global Broadcast Overview

• USA: ESPN+ (PPV main), UFC Fight Pass (select early coverage), ESPN / linear
   
• UK: TNT Sports 1 with live PPV option and Discovery+ streaming
   
• Europe: Broad coverage via Max (Eurosport), Disney+ in Spain
   
• Latin America: ESPN, Disney+, and UFC Fight Pass range by country
   

Why This Fight Card Matters

• Title implications: Two belt matches headline—the vacant lightweight title and flyweight title defence by Pantoja.
   
• Star power meets underdogs: Topuria’s meteoric rise, Pantoja’s consistency, and a gritty flyweight co-main set the stage for a memorable night.
   
• Undercard excitement: Early finishes and standout performances (e.g. Rodrigues, McKinney) highlight UFC’s depth.
   

Final Take

UFC 317 delivers a full slate of high-stakes battles—two title fights, seasoned veterans, and thrilling undercard action. Whether you're tuning in early or live for the main event, this card is designed to entertain. In the end, all eyes will be on Topuria’s ascent and Pantoja’s continued dominance.