UFC 316 Features Bantamweight, Women’s Title Fights in Newark

UFC 316, set for Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, features two bantamweight title fights: Merab Dvalishvili defending his title against Sean O'Malley in a highly anticipated rematch, and Julianna Peña facing Kayla Harrison in the women's bantamweight co-main event. Dvalishvili, known as "The Machine," holds the longest win streak in UFC bantamweight history with 11 consecutive victories, while O'Malley is a prominent figure in the division with a notable knockout of Aljamain Sterling. The prelims for UFC 316 also include exciting matchups such as Bruno Silva versus Joshua Van and Azamat Murzakanov against Brendson Ribeiro. Looking ahead, UFC 317 will take place on June 28 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas during International Fight Week, headlined by a lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria, who recently vacated his featherweight title, and Charles Oliveira. Fans can also find opportunities to attend UFC Fight Night events at various venues including the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, which regularly hosts live events and is close to the UFC Performance Institute. The UFC continues to deliver high-profile matchups and thrilling fights for fans both in arenas and via broadcast.