For the third straight year, the UFC returns to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with a blockbuster spring pay-per-view. UFC 316 features two championship showdowns at the top and a deep supporting lineup of contenders and newcomers across several weight classes.
Main Event: Bantamweight Championship
Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O’Malley 2
The main event is a bantamweight title rematch between relentless champion Merab Dvalishvili and fan-favorite striker Sean O’Malley. Dvalishvili’s pace, pressure, and cardio overwhelmed O’Malley in their first fight, but “Suga” now returns fully healthy after undergoing surgery. With 25 minutes of shared Octagon time to draw from, both fighters will bring key adjustments in what promises to be a high-stakes, strategic battle.
Co-Main Event: Women’s Bantamweight Championship
Julianna Peña vs Kayla Harrison
Julianna Peña defends her title against Kayla Harrison in a compelling stylistic clash. Peña is known for her grit and volume, while Harrison brings Olympic-level judo and raw power. Both women fought on the same card last October, and the winner here may earn a superfight with Amanda Nunes if she ends her retirement.
Main Card
Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer
Gastelum returns to middleweight in search of consistency after struggles with weight cuts and injuries. Pyfer is an explosive finisher looking to make a statement against one of the division’s most experienced names.
Mario Bautista vs Patchy Mix
Rising contender Bautista rides a seven-fight win streak into his toughest test yet. Mix, a former Bellator champion, makes his UFC debut with a 20-1 record and elite grappling skills.
Vicente Luque vs Kevin Holland
Fan favorites collide as Luque fights near home in New Jersey against the unpredictable Kevin Holland. Both are dangerous finishers and promise an all-action welterweight opener for the main card.
Preliminary Card
Bruno Silva vs Joshua Van
Top-15 flyweights meet in a battle of momentum and ranking. Silva seeks to rebound after a loss to Manel Kape, while Van is on a three-fight win streak and surging fast.
Azamat Murzakanov vs Brendson Ribeiro
Undefeated Murzakanov returns from suspension to take on Ribeiro, who has won back-to-back fights and looks to keep climbing the light heavyweight ladder.
Serghei Spivac vs Waldo Cortes Acosta
Spivac brings experience and top-control grappling, while Cortes Acosta arrives with a four-fight win streak and knockout power.
Khaos Williams vs Andreas Gustafsson
Hard-hitting Williams welcomes Swedish finisher Gustafsson to the Octagon. Expect fireworks in this short-notice welterweight pairing.
MarQuel Mederos vs Mark Choinski
Mederos brings an eight-fight win streak into his third UFC outing. Choinski, a former college wrestler, debuts with an undefeated record.
Ariane da Silva vs Wang Cong
Da Silva aims to snap a two-fight skid, while China’s Wang Cong looks to build momentum after a decision win earlier this year.
Jeka Saragih vs JooSang Yoo
Indonesian knockout artist Saragih welcomes unbeaten South Korean prospect Yoo. This bantamweight bout pits raw power against precision and promise.
Quillan Salkilld vs Yanal Ashmouz
Salkilld, fresh off an 18-second knockout, opens the night against the experienced Ashmouz, who looks for a second straight UFC win.
UFC 316 Full Fight Card
Location: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Broadcast: ESPN / ESPN+ / Disney+ / UFC Fight Pass
Main Card
- Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O’Malley (Bantamweight Title)
- Julianna Peña vs Kayla Harrison (Women’s Bantamweight Title)
- Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer
- Mario Bautista vs Patchy Mix
- Vicente Luque vs Kevin Holland
Prelims
- Bruno Silva vs Joshua Van
- Azamat Murzakanov vs Brendson Ribeiro
- Serghei Spivac vs Waldo Cortes Acosta
- Khaos Williams vs Andreas Gustafsson
- MarQuel Mederos vs Mark Choinski
- Ariane da Silva vs Wang Cong
- Jeka Saragih vs JooSang Yoo
- Quillan Salkilld vs Yanal Ashmouz
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