The UFC 317 results are in, and they’re nothing short of explosive. Ilia Topuria delivered a statement finish, knocking out former champion Charles Oliveira in the very first round to become the new UFC lightweight king. Meanwhile, Alexandre Pantoja held onto his flyweight crown with yet another brutal submission.
In front of a roaring Las Vegas crowd, Topuria landed a picture-perfect right hook followed by a hammerfist that sealed the deal just 2:27 into Round 1. The 27-year-old Georgian-Spanish fighter remains undefeated at 17-0 and now joins an elite club as one of only ten fighters to win titles in two divisions.
The lightweight belt was left vacant after drama around the title earlier this year, and Topuria took full advantage. But it wasn’t just the win—Topuria stirred the pot even further by getting into a heated post-fight moment with Paddy Pimblett, hinting that a blockbuster showdown could be next.
Meanwhile, Alexandre Pantoja showed once again why he’s the most dangerous man at flyweight. He choked out Kai Kara-France in Round 3 with a slick rear-naked choke, marking his fourth successful title defense. He later shared a respectful face-off with rising contender Joshua Van, teasing fans with what could be another exciting matchup on the horizon.
The rest of the card had its own fireworks:
- Beneil Dariush returned to form with a hard-earned decision win over Renato Moicano.
- Terrance McKinney snatched a guillotine choke finish in under a minute against Viacheslav Borshchev, showcasing his submission chops.
- Gregory Rodrigues delivered a brutal KO against Jack Hermansson, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
- Jose Delgado shocked fans with a TKO victory in just 26 seconds over Hyder Amil.
But it was the main event that defined the night. Topuria’s brutal KO not only ended Oliveira’s dreams of a comeback title run but also flipped the lightweight division on its head. The UFC 317 results make it clear—Topuria is now the man to beat, and with Pimblett in his sights, the drama is just getting started.
Whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore MMA junkie, UFC 317 delivered one of the most unforgettable cards of the year.
