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29-06-2025
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UFC 317 - Two Fighters Who Could Get Cut If They Lose
UFC 317 - Two Fighters Who Could Get Cut If They Lose originally appeared on Athlon Sports. UFC 317 is shaping up to be a blockbuster event, set to anchor International Fight Week at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. With Ilia Topuria jumping straight into a title shot against Charles Oliveira in the main event, the stakes are sky-high. But for two fighters further down the card, the pressure might be even greater—not for gold, but for their UFC futures. The lights will be bright, the crowd electric, and the margin for error razor thin. Advertisement One of those names is Niko Price. The 35-year-old veteran has been with the promotion since 2016 and built a reputation for fan-friendly chaos, slinging wild punches and never shying away from a brawl. But recent results haven't been kind. Price suffered two brutal knockout losses before snapping the skid with a gutsy win over Alex Morono at UFC 302. Dana White UFC(Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Just when it seemed like he had turned the corner, he dropped a frustrating decision to Themba Gorimbo. The miles are starting to show, and with every exchange, you wonder how much gas he's got left. Another L might not just bruise his record—it could punch his ticket out of the promotion. Niko PriceGetty Images Also feeling the heat is 33-year-old Russian striker Viacheslav Borshchev. Known for his crisp kickboxing and body-snatching power, 'Slava Claus' has had flashes of brilliance—but consistency has been elusive. He fought to a draw with Nazim Sadykhov, got submitted by Chase Hooper, and while he did rally with a win over James Llontop, his most recent loss to Tom Nolan was a step back. The UFC doesn't hand out many second chances, and Borshchev might be out of lifelines. Viacheslav BorshchevGetty Images Dana White has made it clear in recent years that roster management is an evolving process. With more events, more divisions, and more prospects flooding in through the Contender Series, the UFC is leaning harder than ever into roster attrition. Fighters who aren't stringing together wins or offering upward momentum often find themselves quietly cut. At UFC 317, with the world watching, the consequences of a flat performance could be more permanent than ever. Advertisement Related: UFC Signs Former PFL Heavyweight Champion in Strategic Roster Move Related: 'They're Working on It' – Top Heavyweight Drops Hint on Tom Aspinall's Next Fight This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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28-06-2025
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UFC 317 'Embedded,' No. 6: Touching look at Ilia Topuria, Charles Oliveira's sauna session
The UFC is back in its "Sin City" home base for International Fight Week and UFC 317, its seventh pay-per-view of the calendar year, and the popular "Embedded" fight week video series is here to document what's happening behind the scenes. UFC 317 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Advertisement In the headliner, the vacant 155-pound title is on the line between former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) and ex-lightweight titleholder Charles Oliveira (35-10 MMA, 23-10 UFC). Topuria vacated the 145-pound belt to move to lightweight for a shot at a title in a second division. The co-feature is a flyweight title fight between champion Alexandre Pantoja (29-5 MMA, 13-3 UFC) and challenger Kai Kara-France (25-11 MMA, 8-4 UFC). The sixth and final episode of "Embedded" follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC's description of the episode from YouTube: Charles Oliveira cuts weight with the support of Ian Garry before running into Ilia Topuria in the sauna; The athletes of UFC 317 step on the scales for official weigh-ins; Niko Price hangs out at the pool; Payton Talbott enjoys lunch after weighing in; The stars of UFC 317 face off one last time before they set foot in the Octagon Saturday night. Previous episodes of UFC 317 embedded This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 317 Embedded: Ilia Topuria, Charles Oliveira's sauna session
