Newark, New Jersey – June 7, 2025 | The Octagon returned to the Prudential Center for a stacked UFC 316, and it did not disappoint. From rising stars to championship glory, the event delivered pure adrenaline—and a main event that shook the bantamweight division.
🥇 Main Event Recap: Dvalishvili Submits O'Malley in Round 4
In a rematch that fans waited years for, Merab "The Machine" Dvalishvili proved once again why he's the king of the UFC bantamweight division. He dominated Sean "Suga" O'Malley from the opening bell, pressuring with takedowns, relentless cardio, and surgical grappling. By Round 4, O’Malley had no answers. Merab locked in a rear-naked choke, forcing the tap and silencing the critics who believed Suga Sean could outstrike or outlast the Georgian powerhouse. Merab’s winning streak climbs to 13—the longest in the division’s history.
🥋 Kayla Harrison Makes History in the Co-Main Event
Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison fulfilled her promise by capturing UFC gold after a second-round submission of former champion Julianna Peña. Harrison showcased her elite judo, ground control, and killer instinct. Post-fight, she faced off with Amanda Nunes, setting up a legendary battle between two icons later this year.
đź’Ą Other Main Card Results
Joe Pyfer def. Kelvin Gastelum via Unanimous Decision
Mario Bautista outworked Patchy Mix to earn his eighth straight win
Kevin Holland stunned fans with a Round 2 submission over Vicente Luque
🎯 UFC 316 Summary
Merab Dvalishvili def. Sean O'Malley – Submission (Round 4)
Kayla Harrison def. Julianna Peña – Submission (Round 2)
Joe Pyfer def. Kelvin Gastelum – Unanimous Decision
Mario Bautista def. Patchy Mix – Unanimous Decision
Kevin Holland def. Vicente Luque – Submission (Round 2)
🚀 What’s Next?
Merab vs. Cory Sandhagen or Umar Nurmagomedov?
Kayla vs. Nunes – A Super Fight for the Ages
Sean O’Malley’s future now looks uncertain—will he take time off or return for redemption?
đź“Ť UFC 316 Fast Facts
Location: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Attendance: 17,000+
Date: June 7, 2025
Event Type: Pay-Per-View
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