UFC 316 Results: Dvalishvili & Harrison Crown Champions in Newark Showdown
Merab Dvalishvili and Kayla Harrison clinch bantamweight titles at UFC 316; highlights include Holland and Yoo’s standout finishes in Newark.
Event Overview
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2 took place on June 7, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The card featured two title bouts—bantamweight title defense by Merab Dvalishvili and a women’s bantamweight title fight with Kayla Harrison challenging Julianna Peña.
Main Event: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2
- Result: Merab Dvalishvili retained his bantamweight title, defeating Sean O’Malley via third-round submission (north-south / guillotine) at 4:42 of round three.
- Significance: This marks Dvalishvili’s 13th straight win, his third UFC title defense, and places him alongside the likes of Jones and Nurmagomedov in undefeated streaks.
- Post-Fight: Joe Rogan praised it as a “freakish” performance, and Dvalishvili has expressed interest in facing Cory Sandhagen next.
Co-Main Event: Harrison vs. Peña
- Result: Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison submitted Julianna Peña via kimura near the end of round two (4:55) to win the women’s bantamweight title.
- Notable Moment: Post-fight, Amanda Nunes appeared in the Octagon, signaling a potential megafight with Harrison.
- Legacy: Harrison becomes a UFC champion after her Olympic and PFL credentials, earning a Performance of the Night bonus .
Other Main Card Finishes
- Kevin Holland submitted Vicente Luque with a D’arce choke (R2, 1:03), adding another Performance of the Night bonus to his record.
- Mario Bautista outpointed UFC debutant Patchy Mix via unanimous decision.
- Joe Pyfer overcame Kelvin Gastelum by unanimous decision (29‑28, 29‑27, 30‑27).
Prelims & Early Knockouts
- JooSang Yoo delivered a stunning KO in just 28 seconds over Jeka Saragih with a check left hook, earning buzz for “KO of the Year”.
- Van, Murzakanov, Cortes-Acosta, Gustafsson, Wang, and others filled out the New Jersey prelims with decisive wins.
Bonuses Awarded ($50K each)
- Performance of the Night: Merab Dvalishvili, Kayla Harrison, Kevin Holland, and Yoo Joo-sang.
- No Fight of the Night was awarded.
Standout Storylines
- Dvalishvili’s Dominance: Cemented as possibly the greatest bantamweight ever with his third straight title defense.
- Harrison’s Arrival: Secures UFC gold impressively in just her third UFC fight, breaking into the upper echelons.
- Rising Talent: Holland, Yoo, and Pyfer showcased significant upside with notable finishes or performances.
- Debut Disappointment: Patchy Mix’s underwhelming debut underscores that Bellator champs aren’t automatic UFC stars.
What’s Next?
- Dvalishvili may face Cory Sandhagen, aiming to widen his championship legacy.
- Harrison has a blockbuster potential matchup on the horizon against Amanda Nunes.
- Rising contenders will need to prove themselves in the increasingly competitive welterweight and bantamweight divisions.