UFC 316 features a bantamweight title rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley, with co-main event Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison.

The Rematch: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley

On June 7, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, UFC 316 will be headlined by a highly anticipated bantamweight title rematch between current champion Merab Dvalishvili and former champion Sean O’Malley. Their first encounter at UFC 306 saw Dvalishvili dethrone O’Malley via unanimous decision, utilizing relentless wrestling and pressure. O’Malley, now 30, has since embraced personal growth, focusing on family and reducing his social media presence, aiming to reclaim his title and prove he’s in his athletic prime.

Co-Main Event: Peña vs. Harrison

The co-main event features a women’s bantamweight title bout between reigning champion Julianna Peña and undefeated challenger Kayla Harrison. Peña, known for her resilience and striking, faces Harrison, a two-time Olympic judo gold medalist with an unblemished MMA record. The lead-up has been marked by intense verbal exchanges, with Harrison expressing frustration over Peña’s trash talk, labeling it as “trashy” and poorly executed.

Additional Main Card Highlights

• Patchy Mix vs. Mario Bautista: Former Bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix makes his UFC debut against Mario Bautista, stepping in for the injured Marlon “Chito” Vera.
• Kelvin Gastelum vs. Joe Pyfer: A middleweight clash between veteran Kelvin Gastelum and rising contender Joe Pyfer promises fireworks.
• Vicente Luque vs. Kevin Holland: In the welterweight division, fan favorites Vicente Luque and Kevin Holland square off, both looking to climb the rankings.

Broadcast Information

• Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
• Location: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
• Start Times:
  • Early Prelims: 6:00 PM ET
  • Prelims: 8:00 PM ET
  • Main Card: 10:00 PM ET
• Broadcast: ESPN+ Pay-Per-View in the U.S., Max in Spain, and ESPN/Disney+ in Latin America.

UFC 316 promises a night of high-stakes matchups and potential redemption stories. With titles on the line and personal legacies at stake, fans can expect an unforgettable evening of mixed martial arts action.