UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O’Malley – Results & Highlights
- Merab Dvalishvili retained his bantamweight championship at UFC 316 in Newark, N.J., with a dominant victory over Sean O'Malley.
- The event, attended by former U.S.President Donald Trump, saw Dvalishvili utilize his wrestling skills to wear down O'Malley (18-3 MMA), who lost his title in a unanimous decision...
- Dvalishvili has expressed interest in defending his title against Cory Sandhagen (18-5 MMA), who has won four of his last five fights. "You’re the man, let’s go," Dvalishvili...
Merab Dvalishvili dominated Sean O’Malley,securing a third-round submission to retain his bantamweight title at UFC 316. This victory marks Dvalishvili’s 13th consecutive win, further cementing his status as a top contender. Former U.S. President Donald Trump was in attendance as Dvalishvili strategically employed his wrestling skills against O’Malley, who is now 18-3 in his MMA career. In the co-main event, Kayla harrison seized the women’s bantamweight title by submitting Julianna Pena. Harrison than issued a challenge to Amanda Nunes, who has hinted at a comeback. kevin Holland and Joe Pyfer also earned victories.News Directory 3 has full results and highlights of the complete main card. With Dvalishvili perhaps facing Cory sandhagen next and a potential Harrison-Nunes clash,what thrilling matchups await?
Dvalishvili Dominates O’Malley to Retain Bantamweight Title at UFC 316
Updated June 8, 2025
Merab Dvalishvili retained his bantamweight championship at UFC 316 in Newark, N.J., with a dominant victory over Sean O’Malley. Dvalishvili (20-4 MMA) secured a third-round submission at 4:42, marking his 13th consecutive win and solidifying his position as a top bantamweight contender.
The event, attended by former U.S.President Donald Trump, saw Dvalishvili utilize his wrestling skills to wear down O’Malley (18-3 MMA), who lost his title in a unanimous decision last September. Despite the setback, O’Malley remained optimistic, assuring fans of his return.
Dvalishvili has expressed interest in defending his title against Cory Sandhagen (18-5 MMA), who has won four of his last five fights. “You’re the man, let’s go,” Dvalishvili said, signaling his willingness to face Sandhagen next.
In the co-main event, Kayla Harrison claimed the women’s bantamweight title by submitting Julianna Pena with a second-round kimura. Harrison (19-1 MMA) controlled the fight, later revealing she almost quit due to a draining weight cut. She then called out Amanda Nunes (23-5 MMA), a former two-division champion who retired in 2023 but has teased a comeback. Harrison and Nunes faced off, hinting at a future bout.
Earlier on the UFC 316 main card, Kevin Holland (28-13 MMA) defeated Vicente Luque (23-11-1 MMA) with a D’Arce choke in the second round. Joe Pyfer (14-3 MMA) secured a unanimous decision victory over Kelvin Gastelum (19-10 MMA).
What’s next
Following his impressive victory,Dvalishvili is expected to face a tough challenge in his next title defense,potentially against Cory Sandhagen. The highly anticipated matchup between Harrison and Nunes could also be on the horizon, promising another exciting chapter in the UFC’s bantamweight division.