Tonight’s UFC 316 features two title bouts, one of which has been nearly nine months in the making.
The men’s bantamweight championship is up for grabs in a highly anticipated rematch between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley lost his title to Dvalishvili at UFC 306 back in September 2024 but is now eager to reclaim it. Dvalishvili successfully defended his first bantamweight title at UFC 311 earlier this year.
Leading up to this fight, O’Malley made some significant lifestyle changes, stepping away from social media and marijuana. He mentioned during UFC 316 Media Day, “I feel like I’m closer to my prime, and this fight is essential for that.”
The event also includes a women’s bantamweight title fight. Juliana Peña, the reigning champion, is defending against two-time Olympic judo gold medalist Kayla Harrison, who has her sights set on securing the UFC belt.
Below are some options for purchasing pay-per-view access for UFC 316, along with additional information about the event.
What time will UFC 316 start tonight?
The main fight card kicks off tonight, June 7th, at 10 PM ET. Preliminary bouts begin at 6 PM, with an additional set of prelims starting at 8 PM.
How to watch UFC 316 Live:
To view UFC 316, you’ll need an active ESPN+ subscription and the pay-per-view, which costs $79.99. ESPN+ is available for $11.99 monthly or $119.99 annually. New subscribers can expect a total of $91.98 for a month-to-month subscription or $199.98 annually when combined with pay-per-view.
Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ bundle options:
Another option for accessing the UFC 316 pay-per-view is through the Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ bundle, starting at $16.99 monthly. After signing up, you’ll need to log into your ESPN+ account to purchase the PPV for $79.99.
Can I watch UFC 316 for free?
Unfortunately, no. The matchup between Dvalishvili and O’Malley is included in the pay-per-view package, so purchasing is necessary.
UFC 316 Fight Card:
Main Fight Cards – Starts at 10 PM ET on ESPN+ PPV
- Merab Dvalishvili (c) vs. Sean O’Malley (Bantamweight)
- Julianna Peña (C) vs. Kayla Harrison (Women’s Bantamweight)
- Kelvin Gastelum vs. Joe Pyfer (Middleweight)
- Mario Bautista vs. Patch Mix (Bantamweight)
- Vicente Luque vs. Kevin Holland (Welterweight)
Preliminary Cards – Starts at 8 PM on ESPN/ESPN+/Disney+
- Bruno Gustavo da Silva vs. Joshua Van (Flyweight)
- Azamat Murzakanov vs. Brendson Ribeiro (Light Heavyweight)
- Serghei Spivac vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta (Heavyweight)
- Khaos Williams vs. Andreas Gustafsson (Welterweight)
Early Preliminary Cards – Starting at 6 PM on ESPN+/Disney+
- Ariane Da Silva vs. Wang Cong (Women’s Flyweight)
- Jeka Saragih vs. Yoo Joo-Sang (Featherweight)
- Quillan Salkilld vs. Yanal Ashmouz (Lightweight)
- Marquel Mederos vs. Mark Choinski (Lightweight)
Where is UFC 316?
The event will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, right here in the Tri-State area.
