UFC 317 Preview: Topuria vs Oliveira Title Fight Predictions and Betting Picks

The biggest lightweight title fight of 2025 is here! UFC 317 brings us a vacant championship bout between former featherweight king Ilia Topuria and submission specialist Charles Oliveira this Saturday night. With Islam Makhachev moving up to welterweight, the 155-pound division gets a fresh start with two elite fighters ready to claim the throne.

Join Dave Simon and AJ D’Alesio as they break down every angle of this massive International Fight Week event. In this episode, they dive deep into:

Main Event Analysis: Topuria's undefeated record, devastating power, and potential path to becoming a three-division champion! Is Oliveira's veteran wisdom enough to overcome questions about his age and recent wear and tear?

Co-Main Event: Alexandre Pantoja defends his flyweight championship against Kai Kara-France in a highly anticipated rematch.

Fight Predictions & Betting Strategies: Dave and AJ share their full parlays, including their "sure thing" pick, and discuss the value bets for UFC 317.

Jon Jones' Retirement Drama: The hosts reveal why they don't buy Jones' "retirement" and what it means for the heavyweight division's future, including Tom Aspinall's challenge.

Brazilian Dominance Decline: An interesting look at the current landscape of UFC champions and the surprising lack of Brazilian and American title holders.

UFC Rebuild Phase: Is the UFC in a rebuild? The guys discuss delayed marquee matchups and future storylines.

Don't miss their unfiltered analysis of Topuria's knockout power, Oliveira's submission game, plus a stacked undercard featuring flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja!

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