The energy was electric and the tension was palpable as fighters stepped onto the stage for the official faceoffs ahead of UFC 316, set to take place this Saturday night in Las Vegas. With a stacked card and high-stakes matchups across multiple divisions, the pre-fight stare-downs delivered drama, intensity, and a glimpse into the wars to come.

Main Event: Edwards vs. Muhammad Gets Heated

The welterweight title fight between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad headlined the faceoff event — and things got personal fast. Both fighters locked eyes for a long, tense stare, with Muhammad jawing at the champion while Edwards remained stone-faced. Security stood ready, but the fighters kept their cool — barely.

“He’s not ready for five rounds with me,” Edwards told reporters after.
Muhammad shot back: “He’s had his time. Now it’s mine.”

This rematch has been brewing ever since their first bout ended in a no contest due to an eye poke — and both men made it clear that this time, there will be no controversy.

Co-Main Event: The Return of the BMF Title

Fan-favorite Justin Gaethje and rising superstar Max Holloway faced off in a thrilling co-main event for the BMF (Baddest Motherf***) title**. The crowd erupted as the two warriors went nose-to-nose — no smiles, no handshakes, just pure mutual respect and fire.

“This is gonna be a car crash in the best way possible,” UFC president Dana White said.
“Both guys don’t know how to take a step back.”

Gaethje, the current BMF titleholder, looks to defend against one of the most relentless pressure fighters the sport has ever seen. Expect fireworks.

Other Notable Faceoffs

Paddy Pimblett made headlines with his over-the-top antics during his faceoff with Renato Moicano, drawing cheers and boos alike. Moicano didn’t flinch.

Tatiana Suarez and Yan Xiaonan had a surprisingly intense faceoff, signaling a potentially explosive strawweight contender bout.

Heavyweights Sergei Pavlovich and Jailton Almeida brought pure power to the stage — and no words were needed.

Final Thoughts

UFC 316 is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about cards of the year. From championship implications to grudge matches, every fighter came to the faceoffs with something to prove — and fans are ready.

The Octagon awaits. The bad blood is real. And come Saturday night, only one thing is certain: not everyone will leave the cage the same.