UFC 316 features two contrasting title fights with Merab Dvalishvili defending his bantamweight title against Sean O'Malley in a respectful rematch after Dvalishvili previously dethroned him. O'Malley, recovering from injury, has received his title shot based more on fame than merit, but both fighters are emphasizing sportsmanship this time. In contrast, the co-main event pits Julianna Pena, the women's bantamweight champion, against Kayla Harrison, where intense verbal confrontations highlight the fight, providing the UFC with valuable promotional content as Harrison remains unfazed by the trash talk.
Dvalishvili wants to defeat O'Malley without any excuse of injury or anything else being in play, showcasing the respectful build-up to their rematch.
In stark contrast, Pena's aggressive trash talk toward Harrison has provided UFC 316 with promotional ammo, despite Harrison's calm demeanor.
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