Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira battle for the vacant UFC lightweight title in the main event of Saturday’s UFC 317 fight card. After vacating the featherweight title to move up to 155, will Topuria’s big risk pay off against one of the greatest lightweight fighters of all-time?
Ahead of the International Fight Week fight card, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee preview the pay-per-view slate, the Topuria vs. Oliveira title fight, what could be next for either fighter based on how the fight plays out, and what would be the most shocking outcome the bout could provide. Additionally, they discuss the flyweight championship co-main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Kara-France, which fighters on the card have the most to lose, the weigh-in drama that saw Christopher Ewert get cut from the promotion, and much more.
Catch the UFC 317 preview show video above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
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