UFC 316 is set to deliver a stacked night of mixed martial arts action live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The event features several high-stakes matchups across multiple divisions.
Headlining the card is a highly anticipated showdown for the bantamweight championship. Undefeated champion Merab Dvalishvili puts his title on the line against the popular former champion, Sean O’Malley, in a rematch that promises fireworks.
In the co-main event, the women`s bantamweight division takes the spotlight as champion Julianna Pena defends her belt against the formidable newcomer, Kayla Harrison. This bout marks Harrison`s highly anticipated debut in the UFC, adding an extra layer of intrigue.
The main card also includes other significant contests. A middleweight feature bout pits Kelvin Gastelum against Joe Pyfer. Furthermore, former Bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix makes his octagon debut against surging contender Mario Bautista in a compelling stylistic clash.
Kicking off the main portion of the event is a welterweight clash between fan favorites Vicente Luque and Kevin Holland, guaranteeing an exciting start to the main card.
The UFC 316 main card is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT.
