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The Bigger Picture | UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira

Some nights feel magical right from the start, others just build and build and build until the final punches are thrown and you’re left standing gobsmacked, attempting to process everything you just witnessed and what it all means.

UFC 317 garnered momentum early and was building into the main card, but over the final three bouts, Saturday’s International Fight Week capstone went from being a tremendously enjoyable night of fights to something much greater.

Here are the takeaways and thoughts that I was left with following this past weekend’s incredible pay-per-view at T-Mobile Arena.

We’re Witnessing Greatness

 Ilia Topuria of Spain reacts to his win over Charles Oliveira of Brazil in the UFC lightweight championship bout during the UFC 317 event at T-Mobile Arena on June 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Ilia Topuria of Spain reacts to his win over Charles Oliveira of Brazil in the UFC lightweight championship bout during the UFC 317 event at T-Mobile Arena on June 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.