Dana White Announces Two Title Fights For UFC 316 In Newark

In the co-main event, women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Peña defends her title for the first time since regaining it in October, facing rising star Kayla Harrison. Peña, who reclaimed the crown at UFC 307 with a hard-fought split decision win over Raquel Pennington, enters her second reign as champion. Her first was marked by one of the biggest upsets in UFC history when she submitted the greatest female fighter of all time, Amanda Nunes, at UFC 269.

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Since joining the UFC in 2024, Harrison has blitzed her way to the top of the 135-pound division. She made an immediate impact by dominating former champion Holly Holm, submitting her via rear-naked choke in the second round at UFC 300. Harrison continued her ascent with an impressive win over Ketlen Vieira last October, further establishing herself as a top contender.

UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O’Malley 2 takes place on June 7, live from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.