The main event for UFC 317, part of International Fight Week, remains uncertain despite recent announcements. Although UFC 318’s main event, Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier for the BMF title, was confirmed, UFC 317’s headliner is still unknown.
Rumors suggested Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight title would take center stage, but Spanish media has alternatively proposed Ilia Topuria as a potential main event participant. With multiple possibilities, the official announcement for UFC 317’s main event is eagerly anticipated by fans and insiders alike, leaving speculation ongoing. Further updates are expected soon.
As the event approaches, anticipation builds, and stakeholders are keenly awaiting confirmation of the main bout. The uncertainty surrounding UFC 317’s headliner has sparked intense debate among fans and pundits, with each potential matchup offering unique storylines and implications for the division. The wait for an official announcement continues.
▫️ Ilia Topuria wants Islam Makhachev
— ACD MMA (@acdmma_) April 20, 2025
▫️ Makhachev wants a ranked LW
▫️ Topuria and Charles Oliveira won’t fight unless for a title
▫️ Rumours that Dricus Du Plessis is injured
▫️ UFC 317 was supposed to be announced Tuesday and it is now Sunday
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Tom Aspinall tipped to headline 317 in june
New developments have shed light on the uncertain main event for UFC 317.
International Fight Week is 60 days away. Still no UFC 317 main event.@DinThomas predicts Tom Aspinall will be defending his interim title in the main event on a new episode of The Bohnfire. 🔥
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) April 29, 2025
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UFC analyst Din Thomas predicts the event will be headlined by Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight title. This potential matchup had seemed unlikely given the UFC’s previous plans to have Aspinall wait for a unification bout against Jon Jones.
However, Aspinall may be growing impatient with the wait, which could lead him to consider an interim title fight. If true, this would significantly alter the anticipated main event landscape for UFC 317. The prediction has sparked interest and debate among fans and insiders, with many awaiting official confirmation from the UFC. This potential matchup would undoubtedly have major implications for the heavyweight division.

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While a Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane fight is stylistically appealing, an interim heavyweight title bout would likely face criticism if Jon Jones remains the undisputed champion. Fans might view it as the division being held up by Jones’ absence, potentially leading to negative feedback from the MMA community. The perception would be that the division is being stalled due to Jones’ inactivity.
With UFC 317 approaching in under eight weeks, announcements for the International Fight Week card are expected soon. The timing suggests the UFC will reveal the main event and supporting bouts imminently. Fans and insiders alike are eagerly anticipating official confirmation, which will likely generate significant interest and debate.
The division’s future hangs in the balance, and the UFC’s decision will have implications for the heavyweight landscape. A clear plan is needed to move the division forward.
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