Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison Round-by-Round updates: UFC 316: Julianna Pena vs. Kayla Harrison: Live round-by-round updates

Julianna Pena defends her bantamweight title against Kayla Harrison in a fascinating co-main event clash at UFC 316. This is a fight pulsing with tension, and the winner might potentially earn a blockbuster showdown with Amanda Nunes.

Pena enters the bout as a two-time UFC women's bantamweight champion. Her split decision win over Raquel Pennington showed once again that she can dig deep and outlast experienced veterans in tough battles.

She has been accusing Harrison of being a weight bully. Pena also levied cheating accusations after claiming Harrison may have potentially abused steroids during her career.

Harrison brings Olympic-level wrestling pedigree and an evolving MMA game to the cage. She earned her title shot with a hard-fought win over Ketlen Vieira.

This matchup feels like a race against the clock. Harrison’s strength and top control could be dominant early, but Pena has made a career out of breaking opponents as the fight wears on.

Don’t miss UFC 316, live from Prudential Center on June 7. Prelims start at 8 pm ET. Main card kicks off at 10 pm ET. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for live round-by-round updates.

Round 1

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