UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2
United States
Main Card • Final
Georgia
R3, 4:42
Undisputed Title
Performance of the Night
R2, 4:55
Undisputed Title
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R2, 1:03
Performance of the Night
Brazil
Prelims • Final
Myanmar
Russia
R1, 3:25
Dominican Republic
R3, 5:00
Moldova
Sweden
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
China
R3, 5:00
South Korea
R1, 0:28
Performance of the Night
Indonesia
Australia
R3, 5:00
Israel
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k Bonus
Title Bout
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Performance of the Night ($50,000 each): Merab Dvalishvili (submission win over Sean O’Malley to defend bantamweight title), Kayla Harrison (second-round kimura submission to claim undisputed women’s bantamweight gold), Kevin Holland (second-round anaconda choke finish), and JooSang Yoo (28-second first-round knockout victory) each earned $50,000 performance bonuses.
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Reported Payouts & Estimated Earnings
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $500,000 | — | $50,000 | $550,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | — | $500,000 | |
| WIN | $250,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $400,000 | |
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | — | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | — | $170,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $175,000 | $175,000 | $50,000 | $400,000 | |
| LOSS | $125,000 | — | — | $125,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | — | $76,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | — | $96,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $29,000 | — | $53,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Purses and payout estimates compiled from verified contract scales and reported industry earnings. Ariane da Silva weighed in at 132 lb (6 pounds over the flyweight non-title limit) and forfeited 25% of her base purse to Wang Cong. Disclosed bonuses reflect official post-fight $50,000 Performance of the Night awards.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 316
Merab Dvalishvili extended his promotional winning streak to 12 consecutive bouts, defending his undisputed Bantamweight Championship with a third-round submission finish.
Two-time Olympic Judo gold medalist Kayla Harrison submitted Julianna Peña via second-round kimura to become the undisputed UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion.
UFC 316 marked the first bantamweight championship doubleheader where both the men’s and women’s world title fights concluded by submission.
The event drew 17,343 spectators to the Prudential Center, generating $6,501,177 in live gate revenue for the promotion’s 11th showcase in Newark, New Jersey.
South Korea’s JooSang Yoo scored one of the fastest knockout finishes of 2025, stopping Jeka Saragih with a single punch in just 28 seconds of Round 1.
Kevin Holland secured his 22nd promotional win with a tight second-round anaconda choke submission over Vicente Luque, claiming Performance of the Night.
Joshua Van floored Bruno Silva three times and landed 125 significant strikes before securing a third-round TKO in a blistering flyweight clash.
Mario Bautista dismantled promotional newcomer and former Bellator champion Patchy Mix on the feet, landing 173 significant strikes across three rounds.
Andreas Gustafsson delivered a wrestling clinic in his promotional outing, converting 8 takedowns and maintaining 9 minutes and 34 seconds of control over Khaos Williams.
Joe Pyfer dropped former title challenger Kelvin Gastelum twice and landed 44 head strikes to secure a dominant unanimous decision sweep.
Australian lightweight prospect Quillan Salkilld executed 8 takedowns and logged 7:35 of control time to defeat Yanal Ashmouz on the scorecards.
During the live broadcast, former two-time UFC tournament champion Mark Kerr was officially announced as an inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame Pioneer Wing.
When and where did UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2 take place?
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2 took place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Who won the main event between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley?
Merab Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley via submission (north-south choke) at 4:42 of Round 3 to retain the undisputed UFC Bantamweight Championship.
Who won the Women’s Bantamweight Championship co-main event?
Kayla Harrison defeated defending champion Julianna Peña via submission (kimura) at 4:55 of Round 2 to become the new UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 316?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Merab Dvalishvili, Kayla Harrison, Kevin Holland, and JooSang Yoo. No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded.
What was the official attendance and gate for UFC 316?
The event drew a crowd of 17,343 fans producing a live gate of $6,501,177 at the Prudential Center in Newark.
How fast was JooSang Yoo’s knockout of Jeka Saragih?
JooSang Yoo scored a devastating one-punch knockout in just 28 seconds of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Kevin Holland defeat Vicente Luque?
Kevin Holland submitted Vicente Luque via anaconda choke at 1:03 of Round 2 in their featured welterweight main card contest.
Which fighter missed weight at UFC 316?
Ariane Lipski da Silva weighed in at 132 pounds, 6 pounds over the flyweight non-title limit. She was fined 25% of her purse, which went to opponent Wang Cong, who won via unanimous decision.
Why was Julianna Peña deducted a point against Kayla Harrison?
Julianna Peña had one point deducted by the referee in Round 1 after delivering illegal upkicks to a grounded Kayla Harrison.
Who won the fight between Mario Bautista and Patchy Mix?
Mario Bautista defeated former Bellator champion Patchy Mix via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27), outstriking him 173 to 122 in significant strikes.
Who won the middleweight bout between Joe Pyfer and Kelvin Gastelum?
Joe Pyfer defeated Kelvin Gastelum via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–27, 30–27), scoring two knockdowns during the contest.
How did Joshua Van defeat Bruno Silva on the preliminary card?
Joshua Van floored Bruno Silva three times before earning a TKO (punches) at 4:01 of Round 3 in a high-paced flyweight battle.
Who won the heavyweight fight between Waldo Cortes Acosta and Serghei Spivac?
Waldo Cortes Acosta defeated Serghei Spivac via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28), landing 110 significant strikes across three rounds.
Who was announced for the UFC Hall of Fame during UFC 316?
Former two-time tournament champion Mark Kerr was announced as the next inductee into the Pioneer Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 316?
The event was called by cage-side commentators Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer serving as the cage announcer.
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