Newark Boxing History: Title Fight Legacy
- Before UFC 316, Newark, N.J., hosted UFC 169, a night highlighted by two championship bouts.
- The main event showcased a bantamweight title rematch between Renan Barão and Urijah Faber.
- More recently, Newark was the site of Aljamain Sterling's bantamweight title defense against Henry Cejudo at UFC 288 on may 6, 2023.
NewarkS rich boxing history comes alive! UFC 169 saw José Aldo dominate ricardo Lamas, defending his featherweight title with a stunning performance, while Renan Barão decisively defeated Urijah Faber in a bantamweight title rematch – a night forever etched in the city’s fighting legacy. Delve into the action, relive the key moments, adn understand the impact of these unforgettable title fights on Newark’s sporting soul. Beyond these iconic clashes, discover Aljamain Sterling‘s recent bantamweight bout at UFC 288. Find how News Directory 3 is covering these events. Eager boxing fans are always looking forward to the matches to come. Discover what’s next for Newark’s place in the UFC landscape.
UFC Newark: A Look Back at Memorable Title Fights
Updated June 8, 2025
Before UFC 316, Newark, N.J., hosted UFC 169, a night highlighted by two championship bouts. José Aldo, a UFC Hall of Famer, successfully defended his featherweight belt against Ricardo Lamas in teh co-main event. aldo secured the victory by winning four of the five rounds in a competitive fight.
The main event showcased a bantamweight title rematch between Renan Barão and Urijah Faber. Their initial encounter at UFC 149 saw Barão emerge victorious via a unanimous decision after five rounds. However, the second fight concluded much faster. Barão landed a powerful leg kick, followed by a right hand that dropped Faber. Even though Faber returned to his feet, Barão quickly landed another right hand, resulting in a second knockdown. The referee stopped the fight after a few ground strikes, extending Barão’s unbeaten streak to 32.
Aljamain SterlingS Bantamweight Bout at UFC 288
More recently, Newark was the site of Aljamain Sterling’s bantamweight title defense against Henry Cejudo at UFC 288 on may 6, 2023.
What’s next
UFC continues to deliver exciting matchups, with fans eagerly anticipating future events and title defenses in various weight classes.