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Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley 2: How to watch UFC 316, full fight card and more

Merab "The Machine" Dvalishvili will defend his UFC bantamweight title when he faces Sean O'Malley this Saturday night at UFC 316. This weekend's fight is the second time the two will meet in a year, O'Malley was defeated by Dvalishvili at UFC 306 back in September 2024. Redemption could prove difficult for former titleholder O'Malley, as Dvalishvili is currently on a 12-match winning streak. The UFC 316 fight card also includes a women's bantamweight title fight between Julianna Peña and Kayla Harrison.

Early prelims are scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, with main event ringwalks at 10 p.m. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 fight, including the full fight card and how you can stream it for less.

How to watch the Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley 2 fight:

Date: Saturday, June 7

Start time: event begins at 6 p.m. ET

Fight time (approximate): main card fights begin at 10 p.m. ET

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey

TV channel/streaming: PPV via ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass

PPV price: $79.99

When is the Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley fight?

The UFC 316 fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley is this Saturday, June 7.

What channel is the Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley fight on?

The UFC 316 fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley will be available through pay-per-view in the US on ESPN+. ESPN+ subscribers can opt to add it on to their monthly plan (click here to see how), and it's a $79.99 add-on to the monthly subscription.

You can watch the early prelim fights at 6 p.m. on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass (subscriptions are available for $9.99/month), while the prelim fights at 8 p.m. ET will be available on ESPN and ESPN+, and the main event, which begins at 10 p.m. ET will be on ESPN+ PPV only.

Where to watch the Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley fight:

How to watch UFC 316 for less with a VPN:

ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” meaning you can tune in to a much more affordable UFC livestream this weekend. In the U.K., many UFC events are broadcast live on TNT Sport and don’t require you to purchase the fight through PPV.

A contract-free subscription to TNT Sports costs about $42 per month, and paired with a VPN, will let you livestream this Saturday's fight on TNT Sports at a major discount. ExpressVPN’s added protection, speed and range of location options makes it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities, plus, it's Engadget's top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can get an extra four months free when they sign up for ExpressVPN’s 24-month subscription, which brings the monthly cost down to just $4.99/month. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money back guarantee.

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UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley:

Main card, 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+ PPV)
Bantamweight championship: (C) Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley
Women's bantamweight championship: (C) Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison
Middleweight: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Joe Pyfer
Bantamweight: Mario Bautista vs. Patchy Mix
Welterweight: Vicente Luque vs. Kevin Holland

Prelims 8 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+)
Flyweight: Joshua Van vs. Bruno Silva
Light heavyweight: Azamat Murzakanov vs. Brendson Ribeiro
Heavyweight: Serghei Spivac vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta
Welterweight: Khaos Williams vs. Uros Medic

Early prelims, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Women's flyweight: Ariane Da Silva vs. Wang Cong
Featherweight: Jeka Saragih vs. Joo Sang Yoo
Lightweight: Quillan Salkilld vs. Yanal Ashmouz

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