Las Vegas – UFC^Ò, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced that the 13^th Annual UFC International Fight Week^™ will take place from Wednesday, June 25, through Sunday, June 29, with numerous events taking place throughout Las Vegas, including locations such as T-Mobile Arena, Resorts World Las Vegas, and the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

UFC International Fight Week is highlighted by the prestigious UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and UFC X, the fully interactive, two-day fan experience. The week-long celebration is anchored by the highly anticipated UFC^Ò 317: TOPURIA vs. OLIVEIRA, which takes place on Saturday, June 28, at T-Mobile Arena. Tickets for UFC 317 are available via AXS.

Overview of Events

On Thursday, June 26, UFC hosts the 2025 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at 7 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena. Hosted by Jon Anik, the annual ceremony honors contributors and athletes who helped shape UFC and left an indelible mark on the sport of mixed martial arts.

UFC Hall of Fame inductees include former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort, former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler, former UFC bantamweight and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes, UFC^® 14 and UFC^® 15 heavyweight tournament winner Mark Kerr, former co-creator of The Ultimate Fighter Craig Piligian, and the UFC 236 interim middleweight championship bout between Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum. 

Tickets to the induction ceremony are priced at $25 (not including fees), with all proceeds benefiting the UFC Foundation, UFC’s 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to supporting charitable programs and initiatives throughout the state of Nevada and beyond. Tickets are available via AXS. The ceremony will be streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS^Ò.

UFC X takes place Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the second floor of the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, one of the premier meeting and conference venues in Las Vegas. Tickets for UFC X start at $30 for one-day access and $50 for two-day access. All children ages 12 and under will receive free entry when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets are available via AXS. UFC X is produced by global full-service cultural marketing agency 160over90.

Spanning more than 200,000 square feet, UFC X, the organization’s fully immersive and easily accessible two-day fan experience includes brand and partner activations, live stage programming, autograph sessions, and meet & greets – providing fans with unparalleled access to UFC champions and Hall of Famers, top-ranked contenders, and other UFC personalities.

Fans who attend UFC X will be able to purchase exclusive merchandise at the UFC Store, while also having the opportunity to participate in numerous activities with brand partners such as Meta, ESPN+, Bud Light, Monster, Cuervo, New Amsterdam Vodka, Thorne, Dave & Busters, Total Wireless, Air National Guard, 19 Crimes, Morgan & Morgan, and Wolfpak. 

Athletes confirmed to attend UFC X include Israel Adesanya, Caio Borralho, Michael Chandler, Merab Dvalishvili, Justin Gaethje, Kayla Harrison, Matt Hughes, Robbie Lawler, Chuck Liddell, Diego Lopes, Brandon Moreno, Amanda Nunes, Paddy Pimblett, Alexander Volkanovski, Weili Zhang, and many more. Athlete appearances are subject to change.

Fans who travel to Las Vegas from around the world for International Fight Week will also be able to enjoy ceremonial weigh-ins, press conferences and other activities of a traditional UFC Fight Week, leading to the schedule’s culminating event, UFC^Ò 317: TOPURIA vs. OLIVEIRA.

In addition, Resorts World Las Vegas, the 3,506-room luxury property and “Official Partner of UFC International Fight Week,” hosts three official parties during the week. On Saturday, June 28, the Official UFC 317 Viewing Party takes place at RedTail at 5 p.m., followed by the Official UFC 317 After Party at Zouk Nightclub, headlined by Nelly, beginning at 10:30 p.m. On Sunday, June 29, the Official UFC Pool Party takes place at AYU Dayclub beginning at 11 a.m.

For more information on all the week’s activities and events, please visit UFCFIGHTWEEK.COM.

Las Vegas – UFC International Fight WeekÔ returns to Las Vegas with a pair of thrilling world championship bouts. A new UFC lightweight king will be crowned when undefeated former featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria moves up to battle former 155-pound champ Charles Oliveira for the vacant crown. Also, UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defends against fellow The Ultimate Fighter season 24 castmate and No. 4 ranked contender Kai Kara-France.

UFC^® 317: TOPURIA vs. OLIVEIRA tickets are on sale now and are available for purchase at AXS.com. Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person.

UFC^® 317 will take place Saturday, June 28 at T-Mobile Arena with the main card at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on ESPN+ PPV. The prelims will be available on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and Disney+, as well as simulcast in English and Spanish on ESPN+, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The early prelims will kick off at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass and Disney+.

Media members wishing to apply for fight week credentials may sign up here.

Men’s No. 3 pound-for-pound fighter Topuria (16-0, fighting out of Alicante, Spain) intends to become the 10^th athlete to win championships in two UFC divisions. A well-rounded competitor, he has earned memorable finishes over Max Holloway, Alexander Volkanovski and Bryce Mitchell. Topuria now looks to conquer another weight class by stopping Oliveira in emphatic fashion.

Oliveira (35-10 1NC, fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil) has his sights set on handing Topuria his first career loss. A decorated grappler, he holds thrilling submission wins against Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier and Jim Miller. Oliveira now plans to become the first two-time lightweight champion in UFC history with a show-stealing performance.

No. 10 men’s pound-for-pound fighter Pantoja (29-5, fighting out of Arraial Do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) goes for his fourth consecutive title defense. A submission ace, he has delivered exciting finishes over Kai Asakura, Alex Perez and Matt Schnell. Pantoja hopes to continue his reign atop the 125-pound division with a standout showing.

Kara-France (25-11 1NC, fighting out of Auckland, New Zealand) is coming off a spectacular KO win against Steve Erceg last year. A heavy-handed striker, he also holds notable victories over Askar Askarov, Cody Garbrandt and Rogerio Bontorin. Kara-France now looks to dethrone Pantoja and achieve his dream of becoming UFC champion.

Additional bouts on the card include:

• No. 9 ranked lightweight contender Beneil Dariush (22-6-1, fighting out of Yorba Linda, Calif.) locks horns with No. 10 Renato Moicano (20-6-1, fighting out of Brasília, Brazil)
• No. 1 ranked flyweight contender Brandon Royval (17-7, fighting out of Denver, Colo.) faces No. 6 Manel Kape (21-7, fighting out of Phuket, Thailand by way of Porto, Portugal)
• No. 12 ranked middleweight contender Paulo Costa (14-4, fighting out of Contagem, MG, Brazil) squares off with No. 14 Roman Kopylov (14-3, fighting out of Bachatsky, Kemerovo, Russia)
• Jack Hermansson (24-8, fighting out of Oslo, Norway, by way of Uddevalla, Sweden) takes on Gregory Rodrigues (16-6, fighting out of Deerfield Beach, Fla. by way of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil ) in an intriguing middleweight tilt
• Jhonata Diniz (9-1, fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil) meets Justin Tafa (7-5 1NC, fighting out of Brisbane, Australia) at heavyweight
• No. 8 ranked flyweight contender Viviane Araujo (13-6, fighting out of Brasilia, DF, Brazil) clashes with No. 10 Tracy Cortez (13-2, fighting out of Phoenix, Ariz.)

For the latest information on additional bouts for this event, please visit www.ufc.com. All bouts are live and subject to change.

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