UFC 317, part of International Fight Week, showcases a high-stakes main event featuring former champions Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira competing for the lightweight title. Topuria, ranked No. 2 pound-for-pound by ESPN, is favored for his technical boxing skills, while Oliveira holds the second rank in lightweight. The co-main event sees Alexandre Pantoja defending his flyweight title against Kai Kara-France, who earned a title shot after a knockout victory. The PFL also hosts important semifinals amidst the UFC anticipation, highlighting a competitive season in MMA.
"Everything I look at in this matchup tells me to pick Ilia. He's a better technical boxer... I think he'll do serious damage." -- Anthony Smith.
"Pantoja returns to the Octagon seeking his fourth consecutive men's flyweight title defense... he has not lost since July 2020."
"Topuria is ESPN's No. 2-ranked pound-for-pound fighter, while Oliveira is ESPN's second-ranked lightweight."
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