UFC 316 delivered a blockbuster night at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with two championship showdowns headlining a stacked card on June, 2025.
Main Event: Bantamweight Title on the Line
The main event featured a highly anticipated rematch between reigning bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley and relentless challenger Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley, known for his striking and flair, aimed to defend his crown against Dvalishvili’s relentless wrestling pressure. Their previous meeting set the stage for a heated rivalry, making this bout a must-watch for MMA fans.
Co-Main Event: Women’s Bantamweight Title Clash
Julianna Peña, the former champion, returned to challenge Olympic judo gold medalist Kayla Harrison for the vacant women’s bantamweight title. Harrison, undefeated in MMA, looked to claim UFC gold in her first title shot, while Peña sought to reclaim the belt and cement her legacy.
Main Card Highlights.
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Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili (Bantamweight Title Rematch).
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Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison (Women’s Bantamweight Title).
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Kelvin Gastelum vs. Joe Pyfer (Middleweight).
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Mario Bautista vs. Patchy Mix (Bantamweight).
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Vicente Luque vs. Kevin Holland (Welterweight).
How to Watch
The main card began at p.m. ET, available exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view. Preliminary bouts started at p.m. ET on ESPN+ and continued at p.m. ET on ESPN.
UFC 316’s results are set to reshape the bantamweight landscape, with O’Malley and Dvalishvili’s rivalry reaching a dramatic new chapter and Kayla Harrison’s UFC title ambitions put to the ultimate test.
