UFC 317 Results - Ilia Topuria New Lightweight Champ via 1st Round KO!
- Austin Jones
- Jun 28, 2025
- 3 min read
UFC 317: Fight Results and Highlights
UFC 317 delivered a night of intense action, filled with knockout finishes, dominant performances, and epic championship battles. Here’s the breakdown of the event’s results, with the main and co-main events now complete:
MAIN CARD
UFC 317 Main Event: Lightweight Championship
Ilia Topuria vs. Charles OliveiraIlia Topuria wins via 1st round knockout
Ilia Topuria stunned the MMA world by defeating Charles Oliveira in the first round with a lightning-fast knockout. Known for his heavy hands, Topuria caught Oliveira early, capitalizing on a moment of vulnerability to end the fight quickly. The win solidifies Topuria’s place at the top of the lightweight division, as he claims the title with a dominant performance.
Flyweight Championship:
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-FranceAlexandre Pantoja wins via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:55 of R3
In the flyweight title bout, Alexandre Pantoja retained his championship by submitting Kai Kara-France in the third round. Pantoja's well-rounded skill set and relentless pressure paid off as he secured a rear-naked choke and forced the tap at 1:55. Kara-France showed tremendous heart, but Pantoja’s submission game proved too much in the end.
Flyweight:
Joshua Van def. Brandon RoyvalUnanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Joshua Van made a strong statement in the flyweight division, earning a unanimous decision victory over Brandon Royval. Van’s tactical striking and defense kept Royval at bay, neutralizing his aggressive approach and securing the win across all three judges' scorecards.
Lightweight:
Beneil Dariush def. Renato MoicanoUnanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Beneil Dariush showcased his well-rounded skill set with a decisive victory over Renato Moicano. Dariush controlled the pace of the fight with effective striking and grappling, securing a unanimous decision win across all three judges' cards.
Bantamweight:
Payton Talbott def. Felipe LimaUnanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Payton Talbott delivered a clean performance in his bantamweight bout, defeating Felipe Lima by unanimous decision. Talbott’s precision and pace overwhelmed Lima, earning him a solid win in a well-fought contest.
PRELIMS
Middleweight:
Gregory Rodrigues def. Jack HermanssonKO (punch) at 4:21 of R1
Gregory Rodrigues shocked the crowd with a devastating knockout in the first round, taking Jack Hermansson out with a brutal punch. Rodrigues continues to prove himself as a force to be reckoned with in the middleweight division.
Featherweight:
Jose Miguel Delgado def. Hyder AmilKO (knee and punches) at 0:26 of R1
Jose Miguel Delgado wasted no time in securing an explosive win over Hyder Amil. A well-timed knee and follow-up punches finished the fight in just 26 seconds, marking a spectacular start to his UFC career.
Women's Flyweight:
Tracy Cortez def. Viviane AraujoUnanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Tracy Cortez put on a dominant display, outworking Viviane Araujo from start to finish. With solid striking and excellent control, Cortez earned a clean sweep across the judges' scorecards.
Lightweight:
Terrance McKinney def. Viacheslav BorshchevSubmission (guillotine choke) at 0:55 of R1
Terrance McKinney proved once again why he’s a dangerous prospect in the lightweight division, securing a swift guillotine choke submission in just 55 seconds. It was an impressive display of his grappling skills.
EARLY PRELIMS
Welterweight:
Jacobe Smith def. Niko PriceSubmission (rear-naked choke) at 4:03 of R2
Jacobe Smith showcased his ground game with a rear-naked choke submission in the second round, finishing Niko Price after a competitive first round. Smith’s control and technique were key to securing the win.
Heavyweight:
Jhonata Diniz def. Alvin HinesUnanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
In a tough heavyweight battle, Jhonata Diniz earned a unanimous decision victory over Alvin Hines. The fight was closely contested, but Diniz’s superior striking and control earned him the win across all three judges’ scorecards.
UFC 317 was a night full of incredible finishes and memorable performances. From Ilia Topuria’s knockout win to Alexandre Pantoja’s submission defense of his title, the event lived up to expectations and delivered high-level MMA action. Stay tuned for more updates as the UFC continues its journey through 2025! FIGHT.TV is here for it!
