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3w ago

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley Rematch Set to Headline UFC 316

Dana White confirms the June 7 bantamweight title bout in Newark, with Julianna Peña defending her title against Kayla Harrison in the co-main event.

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Overview

  • UFC CEO Dana White has officially announced that Merab Dvalishvili will defend his bantamweight title against Sean O'Malley at UFC 316 on June 7, 2025, in Newark, New Jersey.
  • This will be a rematch of their UFC 306 fight, where Dvalishvili claimed the title via unanimous decision, marking O'Malley's first loss since 2020.
  • O'Malley, recovering from hip surgery since October 2024, has vowed to reclaim his title and address the grappling challenges he faced in their first encounter.
  • Dvalishvili, riding a dominant 12-fight win streak, successfully defended his title against Umar Nurmagomedov earlier this year and remains a formidable champion.
  • The co-main event will feature Julianna Peña defending her women’s bantamweight title against Kayla Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo and former PFL champion.