Summary
Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira will fight for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 317 in Las Vegas. The event takes place at T-Mobile Arena, with the main fight starting shortly after 04:00 GMT on Sunday.
Key Facts
- Ilia Topuria, a former featherweight champion, will fight in the lightweight division.
- Charles Oliveira holds UFC records for most submission wins, most finishes, and most bonuses.
- UFC 317 will occur at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with a capacity of 20,000 for the event.
- The main event between Topuria and Oliveira is scheduled for shortly after 04:00 GMT on Sunday.
- Islam Makhachev vacated his lightweight title to move up to the welterweight division.
- Topuria initially hoped to fight Makhachev, but now understands Makhachev's decision to change weight class.
- The fight will be broadcast at 7pm PT / 9pm CT / 10pm ET on Saturday for viewers in those time zones.
