🥊 UFC 316 Results: Dvalishvili Dominates O’Malley, Kayla Harrison Claims Gold
UFC 316 brought unmatched excitement to Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. With title fights, upsets, and career-defining moments, it was a night fight fans won’t forget. From Merab Dvalishvili’s submission win over Sean O’Malley to Kayla Harrison’s rise to champion status, here’s a complete breakdown of the UFC 316 results and highlights.
🏆 Merab Dvalishvili Submits Sean O’Malley in Title Rematch
Result: Merab Dvalishvili def. Sean O’Malley via submission (ninja choke) – Round 3, 4:42
Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili extended his winning streak to 13 with a dominant win over Sean O’Malley. After controlling the pace in the first two rounds with relentless wrestling and sharp striking, Dvalishvili ended the fight with a clinical ninja choke submission in Round 3. This marks his second successful title defense in 2025, solidifying his case as one of the greatest bantamweights in UFC history.
🥇 Kayla Harrison Submits Julianna Peña to Win UFC Title
Result: Kayla Harrison def. Julianna Peña via submission (kimura) – Round 2, 4:55
Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison made history by becoming a UFC champion, defeating Peña with a slick kimura. Harrison showcased her elite grappling, dominating from top position. With this win, she joins Henry Cejudo as an Olympic gold medalist turned UFC champion and is now poised to face Amanda Nunes in a super-fight later this year.
👊 Joe Pyfer Outpoints Kelvin Gastelum
Result: Joe Pyfer def. Kelvin Gastelum via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 30-27)
Pyfer’s power was on display early, knocking Gastelum down twice in the first round. Despite a late surge by Gastelum, Pyfer controlled the majority of the bout and earned the most important win of his career.
📈 Mario Bautista Hands Patchy Mix First UFC Loss
Result: Mario Bautista def. Patchy Mix via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Bautista delivered a technical masterclass against Bellator standout Patchy Mix. He used superior movement and combinations to remain in control throughout the fight, improving his win streak to eight straight and establishing himself as a true bantamweight threat.
⚡ Kevin Holland Taps Out Vicente Luque
Result: Kevin Holland def. Vicente Luque via submission (D’Arce choke) – Round 2, 1:03
Holland looked sharp and aggressive, finishing Luque with a D’Arce choke—Luque’s own signature move. This win puts Holland back in the spotlight in the welterweight division after a rocky start to 2025.
📋 Full UFC 316 Fight Card Results
- Merab Dvalishvili def. Sean O’Malley – Submission (ninja choke), Rd 3
- Kayla Harrison def. Julianna Peña – Submission (kimura), Rd 2
- Joe Pyfer def. Kelvin Gastelum – Unanimous decision
- Mario Bautista def. Patchy Mix – Unanimous decision
- Kevin Holland def. Vicente Luque – Submission (D’Arce choke), Rd 2
- Joshua Van def. Bruno Silva – TKO, Rd 3
- Azamat Murzakanov def. Brendson Ribeiro – TKO, Rd 1
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Serghei Spivac – Unanimous decision
- Andreas Gustafsson def. Khaos Williams – Unanimous decision
- Wang Cong def. Ariane da Silva – Unanimous decision
- JooSang Yoo def. Jeka Saragih – KO, Rd 1
- Quillan Salkilld def. Yanal Ashmouz – Unanimous decision
- MarQuel Mederos def. Mark Choinski – Unanimous decision
🔚 Conclusion
UFC 316 lived up to the hype, offering electrifying finishes, rising contenders, and new champions. Merab Dvalishvili proved he’s an elite bantamweight, while Kayla Harrison’s UFC title win confirmed her legacy as a generational athlete. With future matchups like Harrison vs Nunes teased, the UFC’s second half of 2025 is set to be historic.
❓ FAQs about UFC 316
Q1. Who won the main event at UFC 316?
Merab Dvalishvili won by submission over Sean O’Malley in Round 3.
Q2. Did Kayla Harrison win the UFC title?
Yes, Kayla Harrison submitted Julianna Peña to become the UFC women’s bantamweight champion.
Q3. What was the submission used by Dvalishvili?
He used a ninja choke to submit Sean O’Malley.
Q4. Who is Merab Dvalishvili fighting next?
His next opponent hasn’t been announced yet, but a superfight or trilogy is possible given his dominant run.
Q5. Is Amanda Nunes returning to the UFC?
Yes, Amanda Nunes is expected to return later this year to face Kayla Harrison.
