UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira 28th June 2025
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UFC 317 took place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, and delivered one of the most thrilling fight nights of the year. Featuring a high-stakes featherweight title bout between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira, the card was stacked with action-packed fights, rising contenders, and explosive finishes.
Date and Time:
- Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
- Time: Main Card – 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT (Sunday, 7 AM PKT)
- Prelims: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
- Early Prelims: 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT
- Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV (USA), UFC Fight Pass (International)
Main Card & Results:
Featherweight Championship Main Event
Ilia Topuria (c) vs. Charles Oliveira
Winner: Ilia Topuria via TKO (Round 4)
Topuria retained the title in a wild, back-and-forth war with a stunning finish in the fourth round.Middleweight Co-Main Event
Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev
Winner: Khamzat Chimaev via unanimous decision
Chimaev passed his toughest test yet in a grueling three-round battle.Women’s Strawweight Bout
Yan Xiaonan vs. Amanda Lemos
Winner: Amanda Lemos via split decision
A very close, technical fight decided by the judges in Lemos’ favor.Lightweight Clash
Dan Hooker vs. Jalin Turner
Winner: Jalin Turner via KO (Round 1)
Turner shocked Hooker with a first-round finish in under two minutes.Bantamweight Opener
Adrian Yanez vs. Jonathan Martinez
Winner: Jonathan Martinez via TKO (Round 2)
Martinez’s leg kicks set up a dominant win.
Location:
Rogers Arena, located in Vancouver, Canada, was packed with UFC fans from all over North America. The atmosphere was electric from the early prelims through the main event.
Event Review:
UFC 317 stood out due to the mix of elite-level technique and brutal finishes. Ilia Topuria proved he’s a dominant champion, weathering Oliveira’s pressure and closing the show in style. Chimaev vs. Whittaker lived up to the hype with a gritty performance from both men, while the rest of the main card showcased the depth of the UFC’s roster.
Turner’s lightning-quick knockout and Martinez’s calculated destruction were among the night’s top highlights. Lemos’ narrow win may position her for a title eliminator in the strawweight division.
Conclusion:
UFC 317 delivered everything MMA fans hoped for—thrilling title action, elite performances, and finishes that made headlines. Ilia Topuria remains the featherweight king, Chimaev cements his contender status, and new stars continue to rise. This card will be remembered as one of 2025’s best fight nights.
