Sean O’Malley praises Merab Dvalishvili
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When UFC fans attend an event, they anticipate knockouts and submissions, and rarely consider the unpredictable hazards that can occur due to negligence from event organizers. UFC athletes train to handle opponents,
Dvalishvili, after winning the title at UFC 306 this past September, outworked Umar Nurmagomedov in his first defense in January. Cory Sandhagen, White said, is next in line for a shot at the belt, but also thinks the champ might wind up in another rematch eventually.
UFC 316 set the foundation for some of the next title fights we'll see in the future, as Merab Dvalishvili beat Sean O'Malley to retain the men's bantamweight title and Kayla Harrison knocked off Julianna Peña to claim the women's bantamweight championship.
UFC 316 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live round-by-round coverage and official results beginning at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT). UFC 316 takes place at Prudential Center in Newark,
UFC 316 went down last night (Sat., June 7, 2025) inside Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., which saw Merab Dvalishvili retain the Bantamweight title by once again dominating Sean O’Malley before submitting him in round three (highlights).
UFC 316 predictions, odds, best bets: Merab Dvalishvili prop, Patchy Mix among top picks to consider
After a slightly disappointing 2-3 result for our best bets for UFC 314, our 2025 record sits at 14-9. We'll look to continue our roll on Saturday, with our only rule remaining that all bets must be at odds of -250 or better. Let's take a look at this week's picks.