UFC 316 Features Dvalishvili,O’Malley Bantamweight Title Rematch Newark

UFC 316, scheduled for June 7, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, features a highly anticipated bantamweight title rematch between reigning champion Merab Dvalishvili and former champion Sean O'Malley. Their rivalry is intense, with O'Malley vowing to knock out Dvalishvili and end his dominance, while Dvalishvili remains calm and confident, promising to humble his opponent again after their first fight where he won by unanimous decision. MMA analyst Terrion Ware, having fought both fighters, predicts Dvalishvili will likely maintain his grappling advantage but acknowledges O'Malley could land significant strikes. The event also includes Julianna Peña defending her women’s bantamweight title against Kayla Harrison and several other notable fights, making it a stacked card. The fighters completed weigh-ins on June 6, setting the stage for an explosive night of competition. The press conference and pre-fight hype have built significant anticipation, highlighting the fierce competition and high stakes involved.