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UFC 317: Van Triumphs, Shevchenko Reclaims Title, Dvalishvili Shines

12/23/2025

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In 2025, UFC 317 was voted the best event of the year.
The fight of the year featured Joshua Van (UFC fighter) defeating Brandon Royval.
Merab Dvalishvili (UFC) was named men's fighter of the year.
Valentina Shevchenko (UFC) reclaimed women's fighter of the year after dominating her opponents.
Payton Talbott (UFC) was awarded most improved fighter after a remarkable comeback, defeating Henry Cejudo (Olympic champion).

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Story summary

In 2025, UFC 317 was voted the best event of the year.
The fight of the year featured Joshua Van (UFC fighter) defeating Brandon Royval.
Merab Dvalishvili (UFC) was named men's fighter of the year.
Valentina Shevchenko (UFC) reclaimed women's fighter of the year after dominating her opponents.
Payton Talbott (UFC) was awarded most improved fighter after a remarkable comeback, defeating Henry Cejudo (Olympic champion).