Everything You Need to Know About UFC 316

UFC 316 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events of the year. Set for Saturday, June 7, 2025, the event returns to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with a blockbuster rematch in the main event between former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley and the man who took his title, Merab Dvalishvili.

The co-main event features another Bantamweight Championship fight, as Julianna Peña will face Kayla Harrison. And, Patchy Mix is making his UFC debut on short notice. Here is your UFC 316 go to guide for everything you need to know.

How to Watch UFC 316

• Date: Saturday, June 7
• Start Time: 6:00 PM EST
• Location: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
• How to Watch:
  • Main Card (PPV)
  • Prelims (ESPN+)

The Fight Card

Main Card

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

Prelims

• Bruno Silva vs. Joshua Van — Flyweight
• Ariane da Silva vs. Cong Wang — Flyweight
• Sergey Spivac vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta — Heavyweight
• Joo Sang Yoo vs. Jeka Asparido Saragih — Featherweight
• Khaos Williams vs. Uros Medic — Welterweight
• Azamat Murzakanov vs. Brendson Ribeiro — Light Heavyweight

Main Card Predictions

Looking for bold picks ahead of a stacked fight night? Our main card predictions are here to deliver. Don’t miss our breakdowns and calls for one of the year’s biggest cards:

A Guide to the Prelims

If you’re the type of fan who tunes in early, this UFC 316 prelims guide is for you. While the main card boasts title fights and star power, the prelims are loaded with rising talent, rebooked bangers, and can’t-miss UFC debuts. From dark horse contenders to potential Fight of the Night sleepers, we break down all the action you need to catch before the lights hit the main stage in Newark:

5 Burning Questions

Craving context before the cage doors close? Our 5 Burning Questions column is your go-to for the biggest storylines heading into UFC 316. With title shots stirring controversy and rising stars ready to make their mark, this card is more than just fights—it’s a turning point. Dive into the key questions that could define Saturday night and shift the landscape of multiple divisions:

Main Event Preview

Get fight night ready with our Main Event Preview, our YouTube breakdown series featuring expert insight you won’t get anywhere else. For UFC 316, we’re joined by former fighter and elite coach Adil Benjilany to analyze the high-stakes bantamweight title rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley. From gameplans to X-factors, we unpack what makes this fight one of the most intriguing clashes of the year:

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