UFC 316 Results & Analysis: O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili 2 & Peña vs. Harrison
- newark,N.J., will host UFC 316 on Saturday, featuring two bantamweight title fights.
- Dvalishvili (19-4) and O'Malley (18-2) will headline the event, while Peña (13-5) and Harrison (18-1) will battle for the women's bantamweight crown.
- In other action, Patchy Mix (20-1), a former Bellator champion, debuts in the UFC against Mario Bautista (15-2), currently ranked No.6 in ESPN's bantamweight rankings.
Get the definitive breakdown of UFC 316,where merab Dvalishvili clashes with Sean O’Malley in a high-stakes bantamweight title rematch. Witness Julianna Peña’s defense of her women’s bantamweight title against Kayla Harrison in a fight you won’t want to miss. Patchy Mix makes his UFC debut against Mario Bautista, adding more heat to the card. Kelvin Gastelum and Joe Pyfer will also meet in the octagon after a change to the lineup.News Directory 3 has the complete analysis, including key takeaways and fight predictions.With Amanda Nunes eyeing a return, the future of the bantamweight division hangs in the balance. Discover what’s next …
UFC 316: Bantamweight Titles on the Line with O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili, Peña vs. Harrison
Updated June 08,2025
newark,N.J., will host UFC 316 on Saturday, featuring two bantamweight title fights. The main event showcases a highly anticipated rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley for the men’s title. Julianna Peña will defend her women’s bantamweight belt against Kayla Harrison.
The UFC 316 main card begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN PPV. Preliminaries start at 8 p.m. on ESPN/ESPN+/Disney+, with early prelims at 6 p.m. on ESPN+/Disney+.
Dvalishvili (19-4) and O’Malley (18-2) will headline the event, while Peña (13-5) and Harrison (18-1) will battle for the women’s bantamweight crown. The card also features other notable matchups.
In other action, Patchy Mix (20-1), a former Bellator champion, debuts in the UFC against Mario Bautista (15-2), currently ranked No.6 in ESPN’s bantamweight rankings. Kelvin Gastelum (20-9) and Joe Pyfer (13-3) will also square off in a fight rescheduled from March.
Bantamweight legend Amanda Nunes, who will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame later this month, has indicated plans to return and challenge for the belt, regardless of Saturday’s outcome.
What’s next
Following UFC 316, the winners of the bantamweight title fights will likely face top contenders in their respective divisions. Amanda Nunes’ potential return adds another layer of intrigue to the bantamweight landscape.