UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 – Everything you need to know

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the UFC returns with a vengeance with UFC 316 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. This evening promises spectacular fights, with two titles on the line and clashes between some of the best fighters on the planet.

 

📅 General information

• Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
  
  
• Location : Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, United States
  
• Broadcast time in Canada :
  • Early Prelims : 6:00 PM ET on UFC Fight Pass
  • Prelims : 8:00 p.m. ET on UFC Fight Pass
  • Main card : 10:00 p.m. ET on pay-per-view via UFC Fight Pass

 

 

🏆 Main Fights

🥇 Main Event – ​​Bantamweight Championship (135 lbs)

Merab Dvalishvili (c) vs Sean O'Malley

This fight is a highly anticipated rematch. In September 2024, at UFC 306, Dvalishvili dominated O'Malley to capture the title. Since then, O'Malley has worked intensively on his ground defense, notably with the help of Demetrious Johnson, to counter Dvalishvili's grappling style.

 

🥈 Co-Main Event – ​​Women’s Bantamweight Championship (135 lbs)

Julianna Peña (c) vs Kayla Harrison

Peña defends her title against Kayla Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo and former PFL champion. Harrison, with an impressive record of 18 wins and 1 loss, is a serious threat to Peña .

 

 

🥊 Complete map of fights

Main Card (10:00 PM ET)

• Merab Dvalishvili (c) vs Sean O'Malley – Bantamweight Championship
  
  
• Julianna Peña (c) vs Kayla Harrison – Women’s Bantamweight Championship
  
  
• Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer – Middleweight
  
  
• Mario Bautista vs Patchy Mix – Bantamweight
  
  
• Vicente Luque vs Kevin Holland – Welterweight

 

Preliminaries (8:00 p.m. ET)

• Bruno Silva vs Joshua Van – Flyweight
  
  
• Azamat Murzakanov vs Brendson Ribeiro – Light Heavyweight
  
  
• Serghei Spivac vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta – Heavyweight
  
  
• Khaos Williams vs Andreas Gustafsson – Welterweight

 

Early Prelims (6:00 PM ET)

• Ariane da Silva vs Wang Cong – Women’s Flyweight
  
  
• Jeka Saragih vs Yoo Joo-sang – Featherweight
  
  
• Quillan Salkilld vs Yanal Ashmouz – Lightweight
  
  
• MarQuel Mederos vs Mark Choinski – Lightweight

 

 

🔍 Why are we interested in this event?

The strategic rematch between Dvalishvili and O'Malley

The main fight pits two radically opposed styles against each other:

• Merab Dvalishvili , nicknamed “The Machine,” is renowned for his supernatural cardio, constant pressure, and relentless grappling. He holds the record for most takedowns in UFC bantamweight history .
  
  
• Sean O'Malley , a flashy and creative former champion, is an explosive striker. Hugely popular on social media, he relies on his timing, counters, and surgical precision.
  
  
• In their first clash at UFC 306, O'Malley was completely neutralized by Dvalishvili's wrestling. But since then, "Suga Sean" has revolutionized his training camp , even bringing in Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson to work on his wrestling defense and ground transition.

This fight, then, is a study in tactical adaptation : Can O'Malley solve the Dvalishvili puzzle?

 

Kayla Harrison: The threat from judo

• Kayla Harrison is an elite athlete with two Olympic gold medals (2012 and 2016) and near-total dominance in the PFL.
  She displays a powerful fighting style, focused on takedowns, ground control, and ground-and-pound. Her arrival in the UFC has been anticipated for years.
  
  
• Facing her is Julianna Peña, a resilient champion known for her shock victory over Amanda Nunes. Peña is an aggressive grappler, but she will face an even stronger opponent physically and technically on the ground.
  
  
• It's a duel of black belts... but more importantly, it's the ultimate test for Kayla Harrison: can she translate her dominance into the real world of the UFC?

 

Patchy Mix, the man to watch

• Former Bellator champion and bantamweight Grand Prix holder Patchy Mix is ​​a submission machine.
• With an impressive finishing ratio , he faces Mario Bautista, a versatile striker already well established in the octagon.
• Mix could become a direct threat to the UFC belt as early as 2025 , and his spectacular style makes him a favorite with hardcore fans.

 

Luque vs Holland – the wildcard fight

This fight could steal the show:

• Vicente Luque: veteran, tough, always ready to exchange on his feet.
  
  
• Kevin Holland: Unpredictable, talkative, but extremely dangerous with his counterattacks and reach.
  
  
• Two fan-favorite fighters with guaranteed Fight of the Night potential.

 

 

📺 How to watch UFC 316 in Canada

UFC 316 will be streamed live on the official UFC Fight Pass platform and available on pay-per-view (PPV).

• Early Prelims: 6:00 PM (ET)
  
  
• Preliminaries: 8:00 p.m. (ET)
  
  
• Main Card: 10:00 PM ET on pay-per-view

 

🌍 International (Europe, Africa, etc.)

Distribution varies by territory:

• France, Belgium, Switzerland: Canal+ or RMC Sport
• United Kingdom, Ireland: TNT Sports / Discovery+
• French-speaking Africa: UFC Fight Pass only
• Other countries: Visit https://www.ufc.com/how-to-watch