UFC 316 fight card, schedule, and how to watch live from Newark
UFC 316 features bantamweight title rematch and Women's Championship bout
UFC 316 will be held Saturday night, June 7, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The main event features a highly anticipated
bantamweight championship rematch
between reigning titleholder Sean O'Malley and challenger Merab Dvalishvili. The two fighters meet again with the belt on the line following their previous bout's competitive outcome.
In the co-main event, former Olympic judo gold medalist
Kayla Harrison
takes on former champion
Julianna Peña
for the
UFC women's bantamweight title
. Harrison has transitioned to MMA with an undefeated record, while Peña aims to reclaim the belt she once held. This marks Harrison's first title shot in UFC.
The UFC 316 fight card includes several notable bouts across weight classes, with top contenders seeking to climb the rankings. The full lineup includes both veteran fighters and rising prospects, offering a balanced evening of matchups in Newark.
UFC 316 start time, broadcast channels, and how to watch
Live coverage of UFC 316 begins with the preliminary card at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The first set of prelims will be available through ESPN+ for subscribers. Additional preliminary bouts will air on ESPN starting at 8 p.m. ET.
The main card is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET and will be available exclusively on pay-per-view via ESPN+. An active ESPN+ subscription is required to purchase and view the pay-per-view portion of the event.
Live Events
Fans can access the fights on multiple platforms including ESPN television channels, the ESPN app, and the ESPN+ streaming service. Viewers are encouraged to verify local broadcast times and platform availability.
The UFC 316 lineup continues the promotion's run of high-profile summer events and features multiple title implications, especially in the bantamweight division. O'Malley, known for his striking and unorthodox style, enters the rematch looking to defend his title against the wrestling-heavy attack of Dvalishvili.
Meanwhile, Harrison's bout with Peña is expected to test her ground game against an experienced and resilient former champion. The outcomes of these two fights could reshape both the men's and women's bantamweight rankings heading into the second half of 2025.
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