UFC Event 316: Essential Insights for This Weekend's Pay-Per-View Bout
UFC 316: 10 Insider Details Against the Odyssey of Time
Get ready to ditch your boredom, folks! The UFC's thrilling summer lineup kicks off this coming Saturday. Here's what you need to know about UFC 316.
1. Dawn of the Show
UFC 316 hits the mat on June 7, 2025, making a much-awaited comeback after a month-long hiatus.
2. Clock's Ticking
- Prelims: 6:00 PM ET
- Main Card: 8:00 PM ET
- Main Event: 10:00 PM ET
3. Showtime in the Garden State
The battlefield? The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, USA.
4. Where to Watch
- USA: ESPN+ Pay-Per-View
- UK: TNT Sports and Discovery
- Other Regions: UFC Fight Pass or check local listings
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5. Title Reckoning
Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili clashes with former titleholder Sean O’Malley in a rematch. Dvalishvili toppled O’Malley in September 2024, winning the title. Since then, Dvalishvili successfully defended his title against Umar Nurmagomedov in January.
6. Gold vs Glory
Olympic gold medalist and PFL featherweight champion Kayla Harrison challenges reigning women's bantamweight champion Julianna Peña for her title. Harrison eyes becoming the first woman to hold UFC and PFL world titles.
7. The Return of the Queen
Amanda Nunes is all set to make her comeback and likely face the winner of Peña vs. Harrison for the bantamweight title.
8. Battle Cards
Main Card
- Bantamweight Title: Merab Dvalishvili (c) vs. Sean O’Malley
- Women's Bantamweight Title: Julianna Peña (c) vs. Kayla Harrison
- Middleweight: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Joe Pyfer
- Bantamweight: Mario Bautista vs. Patchy Mix
- Welterweight: Vicente Luque vs. Kevin Holland
Prelims
- Flyweight: Bruno Silva vs. Joshua Van
- Light Heavyweight: Johnny Walker vs. Azamat Murzakanov
- Heavyweight: Serghei Spivac vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta
- Welterweight: Khaos Williams vs. Andreas Gustafsson
- Flyweight: Ariane da Silva vs. Wang Cong
- Featherweight: Jeka Saragih vs. Joo Sang Yoo
- Lightweight: Quillan Salkilld vs. Yanal Ashmouz
- Lightweight: MarQuel Mederos vs. Mark Choinski
9. Mix on the UFC Debut
Former Bellator bantamweight champ Patchy Mix, boasting a 20-1 record and 13 submission wins, makes his UFC debut against Mario Bautista.
10. Battle of the Night
Khaos Williams and Andreas Gustafsson, both enthusiastic strikers, could deliver the best fight of the night. Though neither fighter is expected to contend for the title, their fighting styles offer a promising matchup for spectators seeking intense action.
In the upcoming UFC 316, slated for June 7, 2025, the main event features a rematch between bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and former titleholder Sean O’Malley, with the bout starting at 10:00 PM ET. Additionally, this spectacular sports event takes place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, USA.
