Fight fans worldwide are ready for the biggest MMA fight of the year so far – UFC 316, topped by the thrilling Bantamweight Title rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley. The Pay-Per-View battle is set to go down on June 7, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

With 13 action-packed fights in a stacked card, two of which are championship fights, UFC 316 is set to be an event to remember. What you need to know is summarized below, including the entire fight card, event information, and how to live stream the action.

 Main Event: Dvalishvili vs O’Malley – Bantamweight Title Clash

In the main event of UFC 316, your Bantamweight Championship is on the line in a high-stakes rematch between champion Merab Dvalishvili and challenger Sean O’Malley. In their last match-up at UFC 306, Dvalishvili was able to apply relentless pressure and wrestling on O’Malley.

This time around, O’Malley hopes to exact revenge with an updated game plan, while Dvalishvili aims to prove that his initial win was not a fluke.

Co-Main Event: Peña vs Harrison Women’s Bantamweight Title Bout

The co-main event is where the excitement begins with Julianna Peña defending her Women’s Bantamweight Championship against up-and-coming star and former Olympic judoka Kayla Harrison. With her power and grappling skills, Harrison is a credible threat to the experienced champion Peña.

 UFC 316 Date, Time & Venue

Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025

Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey

Start Time: Early Prelims start at 6 PM ET (approximately)

UFC 316 Streaming and Broadcast Information

Catch all the action of UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O’Malley live on the following platforms:

Early Prelims: Live on ESPN+, Disney+, and UFC Fight Pass

Prelims: Stream on ESPN, ESPN+, and Disney+

Main Card: Exclusive live on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View (PPV)

USA: Stream live on ESPN+ PPV

UFC 316 Full Fight Card

Main Card

Bantamweight Title Fight: Merab Dvalishvili (c) vs Sean O’Malley

Women’s Bantamweight Title Fight: Julianna Peña (c) vs Kayla Harrison

Middleweight Fight: Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer

Bantamweight Fight: Mario Bautista vs Patchy Mix

Welterweight Fight: Vicente Luque vs Kevin Holland

Preliminary Card

Flyweight Fight: Bruno Gustavo da Silva vs Joshua Van

Light Heavyweight Fight: Azamat Murzakanov vs Brendson Ribeiro

Heavyweight Fight: Serghei Spivac vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta

Welterweight Fight: Khaos Williams vs Andreas Gustafsson

Early Prelims

Women’s Flyweight Fight: Ariane da Silva vs Wang Cong

Featherweight Bout: Yoo Joo-sang vs Jeka Saragih

Lightweight Bout: Yanal Ashmouz vs Quillan Salkilld

Lightweight Bout: Mark Choinski vs MarQuel Mederos

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In the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), competitors combine hitting, wrestling, and submission grappling to create a violent and athletic tapestry. It is like a vicious ballet between opposing disciplines. It is nearly impossible to rank the best boxers of all time across all weight classes. Still some names come up most frequently in discourse. Here we examine the lives of five legendary MMA fighters who have solidified their status in the annals of the sport.

Khabib Nurmagomedov:

Khabib Nurmagomedov retired undefeated with a record of 29-0. Russia, which comes from Dagestan, brought a relentless wrestling style to the lightweight division 155 lbs. He would ragdoll opponents smothering them with suffocating pressure and threatening takedowns. His striking was sharp but it was his grappling that truly separated him. 

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Georges St-Pierre: 

Georges St-Pierre, known by the name GSP, is a former Canadian actor and former MMA fighter. He was born on May 19, 1981. He has been a champion in two divisions in UFC that is welterweight and middleweight. He retired from the UFC in 2013. GSP tirelessly honed his wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and striking, transforming into a well-rounded force. His reign as UFC Welterweight Champion (170 lbs) was historic. 

Jon Jones: 

Jon Jones was born on July 19, 1987 in America. He was the heavyweight champion in the UFC from 2011 to 2015 and from 2018 to 2020. He was also the UFC lightweight champion. He is known as the best MMA fighter in the world. His elbows rain down from incredible angles, his takedowns are explosive, and his submissions are slick.

Anderson Silva: 

Anderson da Silva was born on April 14, 1975 in Brazil. He holds the record for holding the title for the longest time in UFC history. He held the UFC middleweight championship for 2457 days. He said goodbye to boxing in November 2020. Silva’s highlight reel is a treasure trove of knockouts, with his front-kick of Chris Leben a prime example. However, age and injuries eventually caught up to Silva, and his later career record is ruined. 

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Demetrious Johnson: 

Demetrious Johnson Born on August 13, 1986, Khrisna Johnson is a professional mixed martial artist from the United States. He is the current ONE Flyweight Champion (135 lb) in the ONE Championship, where he competes. He was the first-ever and previous 125-pound UFC Flyweight Champion. Known for his deft punching and evasive movement, Johnson’s submission victory over Kyoji Horiguchi at 4:59 of the fifth round shares the distinction for the latest finish in UFC history. With seven finishes, Johnson also owns the record for the most in UFC flyweight history.

Yes, UFC episodes are genuine. In the highly controlled arena of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), professional fighters engage in mixed martial arts (MMA) tournaments. Even though the fights’ outcomes are not planned for, the UFC controls and plans the events, ensuring safe practices and fair competition.

About UFC’s evolution

The UFC faced criticism in the beginning for what was perceived as its brutality because it was an unregulated tournament-style competition. Still, the organization underwent significant changes over time. More weight classes were introduced, rules were tightened, and the UFC evolved into a more reputable and controlled sports organization.

Professional Fighter

Professional athletes compete against actors or stunt performers in the UFC. They dedicate themselves to mastering various martial arts styles.

Strict Regulations

Athletic commissions oversee the fights and a set of rules controls them to ensure safety and fair competition.

Unpredictable Outcomes

The fights are not governed by any specific regulations. The outcome will depend on the fighters’ strategies and skill levels on that particular day. There is a chance for decisions, submissions, and knockouts.

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UFC Rules

Rounds and Length

Fights typically consist of three rounds with a brief break; championship contests last five rounds, while non-championship fights last five minutes each.

Weight Classes

There are eight weight divisions for men and four for women, so fighters face opponents of the same size.

Legal Techniques

Many striking (knees, elbows, punches, and kicks) and wrestling techniques are allowed, with a few related to safety restrictions.

Fouls

A few of the offences that can cost you points or possibly result in disqualification are biting, ripping off, bottom attacks, and striking the spine.

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Differences between UFC and MMA

MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)

This is the real game. It allows fighters to use a wide range of techniques from several martial arts systems, such as boxing, wrestling, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and boxing. Consider mixed martial arts (MMA) as an extensive smorgasbord of fighting techniques where participants can combine styles to create a unique strategic plan.

UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)

This specific organization is in favour of mixed martial arts competitions. It is similar to the NFL of American football or the Premier League of soccer, but for mixed martial arts. The UFC is the biggest mixed martial arts organization, with some of the best athletes in the world competing for championship belts.

Global Impact and Popularity

One of the main reasons for the UFC’s widespread appeal is its dedication to exhibiting the top mixed martial arts competitors around the globe. The company has produced several legendary athletes and events that have captured the attention of viewers all over the world. The UFC’s ascent to fame has been crucial in bringing mixed martial arts (MMA) into the public eye and establishing its standing as an accepted and respectable sport.

Conclusion

The UFC organizes Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights, which are real, tightly regulated matches.  Fans all over the world are still impressed with the fighters’ athleticism and intensity, even if the sport has evolved from its violent beginnings to one that is safer and better organized. The popularity and respectability of mixed martial arts (MMA) have been greatly helped by the UFC.