Charles do Bronx, Pantoja and four belts at stake: check out the most anticipated UFC fights in June

Charles do Bronx and Alexandre Pantoja will fight for the belt in June (Photo: Montage/SUPER LUTAS)

Charles Oliveira returns to the octagon on June 28th for one of the most anticipated fights of the year: the lightweight title bout (up to 70,3 kg) against Ilia Topuria at UFC 317. The former champion will not be alone in representing Brazil: Alexandre Pantoja will also defend his title on the same card. In total, four belts will be at stake throughout the sixth month of the year, which will also feature big names such as Merab Dvalishvili, Sean O'Malley, Julianna Peña, and Kayla Harrison.

O SUPER FIGHTS prepared a list of the main fights of the month of June so you can plan ahead and not miss a single second of the action.

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Julianna Peña x Kayla Harrison – UFC 316

Julianna Peña (left) and Kayla Harrison (right) face off for the bantamweight title. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER LUTAS

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The first of four belt fights in June takes place in the women's bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg). In the co-main event of UFC 316, this Saturday (7), Julianna Peña seeks her first title defense against Kayla Harrison, two-time Olympic judo champion and former PFL champion, who seeks to consolidate her name in the Ultimate.

Merab Dvalishvili x Sean O'Malley – UFC 316

Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili face off before UFC 306 (Photo: X/UFC)

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The main event of UFC 316 also features a bantamweight title fight, this time between men. Seeking his second title defense, Georgian Merab Dvalishvili grants a rematch to former champion Sean O'Malley, approximately nine months after dethroning the American.

Kamaru Usman x Joaquin Buckley – UFC Atlanta

The welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg) has been one of the most active in recent times and has an important chapter in the main event of UFC Atlanta on June 14th. Former champion and one of the biggest names in the history of the category, Kamaru Usman tries to stop the rise of 'Knockout Man' Joaquin Buckley and prevent his rival from reaching the top 5.

Jamahal Hill x Khalil Rountree – UFC Baku

Victims of Poatan, Hill and Rountree face off at UFC Baku (Photo: Montage/SUPER LUTAS)

On June 21st, UFC Baku marks the organization's first visit to Azerbaijan, with a breathtaking main event. Former light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg), Jamahal Hill, faces Khalil Rountree Jr., the penultimate challenger for the category title, in a duel between recent victims of Alex Poatan.

Renato Moicano vs Beneil Dariush – UFC 317

R. Moicano after knockout of J. Turner. Photo: Reproduction/UFC

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The most anticipated event of the month, UFC 317, takes place on June 28th, featuring two title fights and other crucial bouts involving Brazilians, including Renato Moicano. Defeated by Islam Makhachev in a title fight in January, the lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) from Brasília attempts to get back on the winning track in a confrontation with veteran Beneil Dariush.

Paulo Borrachinha vs Roman Kopylov – UFC 317

Paulo Borrachinha (right) fighting at UFC 302. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Another Brazilian former title challenger is involved in an important duel at UFC 317. Experiencing a terrible run of form, with four losses in his last five fights, middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) Paulo Borrachinha defends his 12th position in the rankings against Russian Roman Kopylov, who is riding a six-fight winning streak in his last seven appearances.

Alexandre Pantoja x Kai Kara-France – UFC 317

Alexandre Pantoja in presentation at UFC 310. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC India

In the co-main event of UFC 317, Alexandre Pantoja puts his flyweight title (up to 56,7 kg) on ​​the line for the third time. His challenger this time is New Zealander Kai Kara-France, ranked fourth and a former opponent of the Brazilian in a 2016 edition of 'The Ultimate Fighter'.

Charles do Bronx x Ilia Topuria – UFC 317

Charles do Bronx faces Ilia Topuria at UFC 317. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Montage

Finally, the most anticipated fight of the month and possibly the year. After Islam Makhachev's move up to welterweight, Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria will duel for the vacant lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) in the main event of UFC 317. The Brazilian seeks to reclaim the title he lost in 2022, while the Georgian-Spanish fighter aims for his second title after relinquishing the featherweight throne (up to 65,7 kg).