Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2, Peña vs. Harrison set to electrify the Prudential Center
NEWARK, NJ — The Octagon returns to the Garden State with a vengeance as UFC® 316: DVALISHVILI vs. O’MALLEY 2 lands at Newark’s Prudential Center on Saturday, June 7. Headlined by two high-stakes title fights, this blockbuster event promises to deliver a night of elite MMA action on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
In the main event, newly crowned UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili puts his title on the line in a rematch against former champion and No. 1 contender “Sugar” Sean O’Malley. The co-main event features Julianna Peña, defending her women’s bantamweight strap against two-time Olympic gold medalist and surging UFC star Kayla Harrison.
Bantamweight Showdown: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2
Fresh off his championship triumph, Dvalishvili (19-4) rides an unmatched 11-fight win streak—the longest in UFC bantamweight history. With signature wins over UFC standouts including Henry Cejudo and Umar Nurmagomedov, “The Machine” now aims to silence any remaining doubters in a high-stakes rematch against the fan-favorite O’Malley.
Sean O’Malley (18-2) looks to reclaim the title he lost to Dvalishvili last September. Known for his highlight-reel finishes and slick striking, “Sugar” returns to the Octagon seeking redemption and a shot at legacy-defining gold.
Co-Main Event: Peña vs. Harrison
After recapturing her bantamweight crown, Julianna Peña (12-5) has her sights set on making history once again. With wins over legends like Amanda Nunes and Raquel Pennington, “The Venezuelan Vixen” now faces what may be her toughest challenge yet in Kayla Harrison.
A former PFL champion and Olympic judo gold medalist, Harrison (18-1) has made a thunderous entrance into the UFC with dominant wins over Holly Holm and Ketlen Vieira. Now just one fight away from UFC gold, she’s ready to seize the spotlight.
Stacked Main Card and Prelims Add Depth
UFC 316 isn’t just about the title fights. The undercard features a string of explosive matchups guaranteed to fire up the crowd:
- Marlon “Chito” Vera (No. 7) squares off with Mario Bautista (No. 10) in a pivotal bantamweight clash.
- A welterweight firefight pits Kevin Holland against Brazilian powerhouse Vicente Luque (No. 14).
- In the flyweight division, Bruno Silva (No. 12) meets the dynamic Joshua Van (No. 14) in a battle for rankings.
- Light heavyweights collide as Johnny Walker (No. 10) takes on undefeated rising star Azamat Murzakanov (No. 12).
- Women’s flyweight standout Ariane da Silva (No. 14) defends her ranking against China’s Wang Cong.
Tickets & Broadcast Info
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 18 at 10 a.m. ET exclusively at Ticketmaster.com. Sales are limited to eight per customer.
Fans can catch the action live:
- Main Card: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on ESPN+ PPV
- Prelims: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+
- Early Prelims: 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass
UFC Makes Newark a Fight Capital
Following the record-breaking success of UFC 302 at Prudential Center, UFC’s return to Newark is another major milestone. UFC 316 marks the 11th event at the arena since 2007, solidifying its place as a Northeast fight hub.
“Makhachev vs. Poirier was one of our top fights last year,” said Peter Dropick, UFC EVP of Event Development. “We’re thrilled to be returning for the third year in a row. UFC 316 will be another special night.”
Governor Phil Murphy echoed the excitement:
“New Jersey is proud to be a premium entertainment destination… bringing an incredible experience to thousands of fans while also generating economic activity.”
Mayor Ras J. Baraka added:
“Hosting UFC in Newark for the third year in a row shows our city rises to the same level of excitement as the event’s electrifying fight card.”
For updates, full fight card details, and more, visit UFC.com. All bouts are subject to change.
UFC® 316: DVALISHVILI vs. O’MALLEY 2 — a night destined for the history books.
