Merab Dvalishvili will defend his bantamweight title in a highly anticipated rematch against Sean O'Malley at UFC 316 this weekend in Newark, New Jersey.
The Georgian champion, who shocked the MMA world when he outclassed O'Malley over five rounds at UFC 306 last September, enters the bout with momentum after successfully defending his belt against Umar Nurmagomedov by decision.
This second clash between the fighters tops a stacked card at the Prudential Center on Saturday, June 7, with the main event expected to begin around 5am BST on Sunday morning for UK viewers.
The co-main event features Olympic judo champion Kayla Harrison challenging Julianna Pena for the women's bantamweight title, adding further championship stakes to the evening.
Fight fans should note the full schedule begins early, with preliminary bouts starting at 11pm BST Saturday, while the main card kicks off at 3am Sunday for those watching in the UK.
Broadcast coverage will be handled by TNT Sports 1 in the United Kingdom, with their coverage beginning at 1am BST. Viewers can stream the event through the discovery+ app or website. American fans can catch the action on ESPN+ and UFC's Fight Pass.
The rest of the main card features compelling matchups including Kelvin Gastelum vs. Joe Pyfer, Mario Bautista against Patchy Mix, and Vicente Luque facing Kevin Holland.
Can O'Malley make the necessary adjustments to reclaim his title, or will Dvalishvili prove his first victory was no fluke? We'll find out this weekend when these bantamweight stars collide again in what promises to be a technical showcase at the highest level of MMA.
