The Prudential Center in Newark was on fire Saturday night as UFC 316 brought the violence and drama fans were promised. From brutal chokes to legacy-defining wins, it was a card full of statement performances.
UFC 316 RESULTS
Main Event: Dvalishvili Ends O’Malley’s Hype with Vicious Submission
Merab Dvalishvili is done being overlooked. The Georgian wrecking machine extended his win streak to 13 by submitting Sean O’Malley via ninja choke at 4:42 of Round 3. “The Machine” dominated every round, combining relentless wrestling with sharp striking before dragging O’Malley to the canvas one last time and sinking in a tight choke.
With back-to-back title defenses, Dvalishvili now has a serious claim as the greatest bantamweight in UFC history.
Co-Main: Kayla Harrison Becomes UFC Champ, Calls Out Amanda Nunes
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison made history, submitting former champ Julianna Peña with a kimura at 4:55 of Round 2 to become the UFC women’s bantamweight champion.
Harrison dominated early, even surviving two illegal upkicks from Peña. The finish came in classic Harrison fashion—power grappling, top pressure, and a clinical submission. After the win, Amanda Nunes entered the Octagon for a respectful yet intense face-off. That mega-fight is now official for later this year.
Main Card Round-Up: Pyfer, Bautista, Holland Shine
- Joe Pyfer def. Kelvin Gastelum via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 30-27)
Pyfer dropped Gastelum twice early, survived a comeback attempt, and earned the biggest win of his career. He’s now 5-1 in the UFC. - Mario Bautista def. Patchy Mix via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Bautista outclassed the former Bellator champ in striking and pace, making a strong case for a Top 10 fight next. - Kevin Holland def. Vicente Luque via D’Arce choke at 1:03 of Round 2
In vintage chaos, Holland hurt Luque standing, then submitted him with his own signature move. That’s two straight wins for “Trailblazer.”
Other Highlights from the Card
- Joshua Van stopped Bruno Silva with strikes at 4:01 of Round 3
- Azamat Murzakanov TKO’d Brendson Ribeiro in Round 1
- JooSang Yoo landed a crushing left hook to KO Jeka Saragih in just 28 seconds
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Andreas Gustafsson, Wang Cong, and MarQuel Mederos all picked up unanimous decisions.
What’s Next?
- Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov? It’s time.
- Kayla vs. Nunes? Already teased, it’s happening later this year.
- Holland? Don’t blink—he’ll fight again by August.
UFC 316 wasn’t just another number on the calendar. It was the night where dominance, comebacks, and callouts collided. And judging by how it ended, the second half of 2025 might be even wilder.
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