UFC 317 reportedly adds blockbuster heavyweight fight

Originally posted on MMA on SI | By Mathew Riddle | Last updated Apr 7, 2025 11:32 AM ET

UFC 317 is starting to take shape, with reports that an all-action heavyweight matchup is set for the Vegas PPV.

UFC 317 is set for June 28 on International Fight Week. It's rumored to host the return of either Dricus Du Plessis, Khamzat Chimaev, Ilia Topuria, Islam Makhachev, or Jon Jones. While fans wait for official news, the best we can get is honest reporting from MMA media on smaller matchups.

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Jhonata Diniz vs. Justin Tafa reported for UFC 317

The latest matchup reported for UFC 317 is Jhonata Diniz vs. Justin Tafa, first reported by Laerte Viana on Twitter.

BREAKING NEWS! Jhonata Diniz enfrenta Justin Tafa no UFC 317, dia 28 de junho, em Las Vegas. Lutão! Quem vence? pic.twitter.com/Q2C9cz4ntV
— Laerte Viana (@laertevianamma) April 7, 2025

Both men are coming off of losses. Diniz last fought Marcin Tybura in November 2024, where he lost his undefeated record by doctor stoppage. Tybura mashed Diniz's face with elbows in the dying seconds of the first round.

On the other hand, Tafa was knocked out in 35 seconds by the debuting Tallison Teixeira, who reportedly fights Derrick Lewis at UFC Nashville.

Without a grappler in sight, this matchup is a gift for both men, and an opportunity for either fighter to put their name on the map with a highlight-reel finish.

This article first appeared on MMA on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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