Former UFC champions face off when Charles Oliveira, the former lightweight champion, takes on Ilia Topuria, who once held the featherweight title, for the UFC lightweight championship this Saturday. The main fight card at UFC 317 will kick off at 9 p.m. ET from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Topuria enters this fight following a knockout victory over Max Holloway at UFC 308 last October, where he also retained the UFC featherweight title and earned Performance of the Night honors before vacating the title. Oliveira earned a unanimous decision win against Michael Chandler at UFC 309 on November 16, 2024, also receiving Fight of the Night honors.
Topuria is currently favored at -400 (betting $400 to win $100), while Oliveira is listed as an underdog at +330 according to the latest UFC 317 odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. The co-main event features Alexandre Pantoja as the -238 favorite against fourth-ranked Kai Kara-France (+195) in a flyweight championship bout. Before making any UFC 317 bets, it’s recommended to check the picks and predictions from SportsLine expert Daniel Vithlani.
Vithlani has established himself as a winning UFC bettor for SportsLine members since his debut in January 2023. He is up over $1,500 on his main-card picks. Highlights include predicting an upset win for Sean O’Malley over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 and winners at UFC 299 with underdog selections on Dustin Poirier and Michael Page. Vithlani has studied this fight from every angle and presents his best betting advice.
Topuria vs. Oliveira Preview
Topuria, aged 28, ranks No. 3 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound list and is recognized as the first Georgian champion, boasting several accolades, including being a four-time Performance of the Night winner and a Fight of the Night recipient. His undefeated record stands at 16 wins since going pro in April 2015, including six knockouts, eight submissions, and two decisions. He won the UFC Featherweight Championship with a knockout against Alexander Volkanovski in February 2024.
Charles Oliveira, 35, has claimed victory in two of his last three fights and holds the record for the most finishes in UFC history with 20. Currently ranked No. 2 in the UFC lightweight standings, he has achieved a 35-10-1 record across three weight classes since turning professional in March 2008.
UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira Predictions
Vithlani reveals that he favors Hyder Amil at +150 to defeat Jose Delgado at -180 in their featherweight matchup on the preliminary card. Vithlani stated, “Amil is a fighter I will be automatically betting until he loses, especially at plus-money odds. His relentless style and diverse skills make him a tough matchup for any opponent against Delgado, who is a skilled striker training under former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley.”
UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira Main Fight Card and Odds:
- Ilia Topuria (-400) vs Charles Oliveira (+330)
- Alexandre Pantoja (-260) vs Kai Kara-France (+210)
- Beneil Dariush (+100) vs Renato Moicano (-120)
- Brandon Royval (+100) vs Joshua Van (-120)
- Payton Talbott (+170) vs Felipe Lima (-205)
These odds are subject to change. For up-to-date insights and recommendations from Daniel Vithlani, visit SportsLine.
