UFC President Dana White recently announced significant updates, including two highly anticipated title fights set for UFC 316. Fight fans can look forward to Merab Dvalishvili challenging Sean O’Malley for the bantamweight title in a rematch, and Julianna Peña facing Kayla Harrison for another championship belt. Additionally, a change in the main event for UFC Kansas City was revealed, with Ian Machado Garry now set to face Carlos Prates.
These announcements raise questions about how UFC 316 is shaping up in comparison to other events planned for 2025. A recent panel discussion delved into these topics, reacting to the week`s major news and exploring the potential impact of these developments.
The discussion also covered Brandon Moreno`s dominant unanimous decision victory over Steve Erceg at UFC Mexico, highlighting key moments from that event and UFC Vegas 105, which was headlined by an exciting clash between Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy. Furthermore, the panel touched upon the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and the challenges they are encountering as they prepare for their upcoming World Tournament.
For those who want to delve deeper into these topics, recordings of the discussion are available online as both video and podcast formats. You can find the podcast version on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
