Preview: UFC 317 ‘Topuria vs. Oliveira’

International Fight Week has arrived for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and UFC 317 comes with a fun five-fight main card attached on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The headliner looks to crown a new lightweight boss, and while it would have been nice if soon-to-be former champion Islam Makhachev was involved, ex-featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria moving up to take on Charles Oliveira should still provide some high-level fireworks. Beyond that, the show features two excellent flyweight spats. Champion Alexandre Pantoja gets a tough test in hard hitter Kai Kara-France, while top prospect Joshua Van steps in just three weeks after his last fight to take on top contender Brandon Royval. A lightweight tilt pitting Beneil Dariush against Renato “Money” Moicano also looks to be a well-matched affair, while top bantamweight prospects Payton Talbott and Felipe Lima kick off festivities at 135 pounds.

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