Las Vegas will be the epicenter of combat sports this weekend as UFC 317 caps off International Fight Week with a blockbuster card, followed by the PFL’s semifinal showdowns.
Headlining UFC 317 is a lightweight title clash between two dynamic finishers. Former featherweight king Ilia Topuria steps up in weight to challenge ex-lightweight champion Charles Oliveira for the 155-pound belt vacated by Islam Makhachev. With Topuria sitting as ESPN’s No. 2 pound-for-pound fighter and Oliveira eager to reclaim gold, fireworks are all but guaranteed.
The co-main event sees dominant flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defend his belt against New Zealand’s Kai Kara-France. Pantoja, riding a four-fight win streak, faces a hungry contender in Kara-France, who punched his ticket with a stunning knockout at UFC 305.
Meanwhile, the PFL semifinals heat up Friday night, with Fabian Edwards facing Josh Silveira and a bantamweight clash between Sergio Pettis and Raufeon Stots.
With titles, legacies, and million-dollar prizes on the line, this weekend promises a thrilling celebration of elite MMA at its finest.
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