A championship doubleheader headlines UFC 317 at International Fight Week. Ilia Topuria moves up to 155 pounds to face No. 2 Charles Oliveira for the vacant title. No. 4 Kai Kara-France attempts to win his first championship against reigning Flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja.
Topuria is the betting favorite in this matchup at -425, as Oliveira is the underdog at +330 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Ilia Topuria is -175 to win via KO/TKO/DQ, while Oliveira is +425 to win this contest by finish.
Oliveira has the most finishes and fight night bonuses in UFC history with 20. Oliveira is 3-1 in title fights and has won two of his previous three bouts. Most recently, Oliveira beat Michael Chandler at UFC 309 in November 2024. All four of Oliveira’s title fights have ended by knockout or submission.
Topuria’s two championship victories against Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway came by knockout. Oliveira is 3-1 in title fights and has won two of his previous three bouts.