UFC 316: Harrison Wins Bantamweight Title | Submission Victory
- Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his bantamweight title, submitting Sean O'Malley in the third round of their main event clash.
- O'Malley mounted a strong defense in the second round,but Dvalishvili secured an early takedown in the third.
- This victory marks Dvalishvili's second title defense and extends his winning streak to 13, the second-longest active streak in the UFC.
Merab Dvalishvili remains the bantamweight champion, submitting sean O’Malley in a stunning third-round victory that headlines UFC 316. Dvalishvili’s relentless grappling proved decisive, securing an early takedown and executing a north-south choke to seal his second title defense. This victory solidifies Dvalishvili’s dominance, emphasizing his grappling skills and extending his winning streak to 13. Elsewhere, Mario Bautista triumphed over Patchy Mix in his UFC debut.Learn more about the exciting night in the octagon from News Directory 3. Discover what’s next for the bantamweight title!
Dvalishvili Retains Bantamweight Title with O’Malley Submission
Updated June 8, 2025
Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his bantamweight title, submitting Sean O’Malley in the third round of their main event clash. Dvalishvili’s relentless grappling proved too much for O’Malley, mirroring their previous encounter.
O’Malley mounted a strong defense in the second round,but Dvalishvili secured an early takedown in the third. From there, Dvalishvili controlled the fight on the ground, ultimately locking in a north-south choke to secure the victory and retain his bantamweight title.
This victory marks Dvalishvili’s second title defense and extends his winning streak to 13, the second-longest active streak in the UFC. Islam Makhachev of Russia holds the longest streak with 15 consecutive wins. dvalishvili’s bantamweight title defense solidifies his position as a dominant force in the division, showcasing his remarkable grappling skills and determination.
“I’m on top of the world. I came from nothing, I’m so grateful to inspire so many generations. It doesn’t matter what you have if you know were you’re going and you have a goal,” Dvalishvili said.
In other action, Mario Bautista defeated Patchy Mix by unanimous decision in Mix’s UFC debut. Mix, a former Bellator bantamweight champion, had recently left the PFL after expressing frustration with his fight schedule. The loss was only the second in 22 fights for Mix, while Bautista extended his winning streak to eight.
what’s next
Dvalishvili is expected to face a new challenger for his bantamweight title in the coming months, while O’Malley will likely look to rebound from this setback. Bautista’s continued success positions him for higher-profile matchups in the bantamweight division.