UFC 316, the sixth pay-per-view event of 2025, is set for Saturday, June 7, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The event features multiple high-profile bouts, including five main card fights and two championship matchups, with the Merab Dvalishvili UFC 316 main event fight headlining the evening. The spotlight will be on Dvalishvili defending his bantamweight title against Sean O’Malley in a much-anticipated rematch.
Featured Fights and Contestants on the Main Card
The action will begin with a welterweight encounter between Vicente Luque and Kevin Holland, two fighters coming off challenging recent stretches with near-equal records of two wins and three losses in their last five bouts. Following that, bantamweight Mario Bautista will face Patchy Mix, a newcomer to the UFC and former Bellator champion, in a three-round contest.
The middleweight division showcases a bout between seasoned competitor Kelvin Gastelum and the rising prospect Joe Pyfer. Gastelum is entering this fight after a unanimous decision win, while Pyfer arrives with momentum from a recent knockout victory.
Championship Showdowns Beyond the Main Event
Before the headline bout, the co-main event will feature women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Peña defending her title against two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison, who aims to claim her first UFC championship. Peña previously made history by dethroning Amanda Nunes.
Timing and Viewing Information for UFC 316
The UFC 316 main card is scheduled to begin at 10 PM Eastern Time (7 PM Pacific Time), with the main event walkout slated for approximately 11:30 PM ET (8:30 PM PT). Additional early prelims and prelim fights will take place earlier in the evening.
Fans in the United States can watch the event live via ESPN+ pay-per-view. Viewers in the United Kingdom can access streaming through TNT Sports or Discovery+, while Indian audiences will be able to watch via SonyLiv’s live telecast service.
Outline of UFC 316 Main Card Fights
The full main card lineup includes:
- Bantamweight title fight: Merab Dvalishvili (champion) vs. Sean O’Malley (top contender)
- Women’s bantamweight title fight: Julianna Peña (champion) vs. Kayla Harrison (challenger)
- Middleweight bout: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Joe Pyfer
- Bantamweight bout: Mario Bautista vs. Patchy Mix
- Welterweight bout: Vicente Luque vs. Kevin Holland
Significance of the Title Rematch and Anticipated Outcomes
This UFC 316 event marks a crucial moment for both Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley. Dvalishvili has already successfully defended his bantamweight title following his initial championship win at UFC 306. Meanwhile, O’Malley has recovered from surgery and is prepared to challenge for the belt once again. The outcome of this rematch could reshape the bantamweight division’s landscape and set the tone for future matchups in the division.