UFC 316 results: Matches to make for ‘Merab vs. O’Malley 2’ main card winners

UFC 316 went down final evening (Sat., June 7, 2025) inside Prudential Heart in Newark, N.J., which noticed Merab Dvalishvili submit Sean O’Malley to retain his Bantamweight title (see it right here). Within the co-main occasion, Kayla Harrison had her approach with Julianna Pena earlier than submitting her within the closing seconds of spherical two to turn into UFC’s new ladies’s Bantamweight queen (highlights), whereas Mario Bautista ruined Patchy Combine’s Octagon debut with a shutout victory.

Winner: Merab DvalishviliWho He Ought to Face Subsequent: Cory Sandhagen

Now that Dvalishvili has put “Suga” is his rear-view mirror as soon as and for all, “The Machine” will look forward to his subsequent title protection towards Sandhagen. “Sandman” is at present ranked No. 4 within the division, and is 4-1 in his final 5 fights. Whereas Dana White did point out the potential of a rematch between Merab versus Umar Nurmagomedov, it received’t occur till after Sandhagen will get his likelihood to win a world title.

Winner: Kayla HarrisonWho She Ought to Face Subsequent: Amanda Nunes

After including one other trophy to an already full mantle by successful UFC’s ladies’s 135-pound strap, Harrison doesn’t have to fret about who will probably be subsequent in line as a result of she will probably be taking over former division queen — and the best feminine fighter of all-time — Amanda Nunes. Certainly, Harrison known as for Nunes to step into the Octagon to face off towards her, and “Lioness” confirmed her comeback (most definitely by the tip of 2025). It’s actually the perfect and solely struggle to make for Harrison, and it will likely be fascinating to say the least as they was once stablemates over at American Prime Workforce (ATT).

Winner: Mario BautistaWho He Ought to Face Subsequent: Marlon Vera

Bautista spoiled Patchy Combine’s high-profile Octagon debut by completely dominating him for quarter-hour to win a one-sided unanimous resolution, giving him his eighth straight win. Bautista was initially slated to face Vera at this occasion earlier than “Chito” withdrew from the cardboard. I nonetheless like this struggle and really feel the promotion ought to e book it earlier than the 12 months is out.

Winner: Joe PyferWho He Ought to Face Subsequent: Nursulton Ruziboev

Pyfer improved to 5-1 beneath UFC’s banner after handily defeating Kelvin Gastelum in Newark. Pyfer is attempting to earn his approach towards a Prime 15 rating, but it surely would possibly take a bit extra work. I wouldn’t thoughts seeing him face Ruziboev subsequent, who can also be coming off a win after defeating Dustin Stoltzfus simply final month. Ruziboev is 4-1 up to now beneath UFC’s banner, so he and Pyfer have an identical run going.

Winner: Kevin HollandWho He Ought to Face Subsequent: Daniel Rodriguez

Holland secured his second straight win after he pressured Vicente Luque to faucet within the second spherical. It’s his first back-to-back win streak in two years, and now “Trailblazer” is eyeing his first three-fight win streak in 5 years in his subsequent outing, which I want to come towards Rodriguez. Rodriguez can also be coming off a win after he knocked out Santiago Ponzinibbio final month.

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