UFC 316: O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili – Date, Odds & Guide
- Merab Dvalishvili will defend his bantamweight championship for the second time against Sean O'Malley at UFC 316.
- Dvalishvili previously defeated O'Malley in September 2024 to claim the title.
- Their first encounter saw Dvalishvili's wrestling dominate, disrupting O'Malley's ascent to superstardom.
Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley are set for a high-stakes rematch at UFC 316, with Dvalishvili putting his bantamweight title on the line against O’Malley in Newark, N.J., on June 7. This fight is a must-watch, especially considering their prior face-off in september 2024, where Dvalishvili’s wrestling prowess ultimately prevailed. O’Malley looks for redemption. The main card also boasts Julianna Pena defending her women’s bantamweight title against Kayla Harrison, who is a strong favorite.UFC 316 offers more compelling undercard bouts. With two title fights, the action is not one to be missed. Catch all the action live on ESPN+ PPV. For the latest odds and an exhaustive guide, turn to News Directory 3.Discover what’s next.
Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley Rematch Headlines UFC 316
Merab Dvalishvili will defend his bantamweight championship for the second time against Sean O’Malley at UFC 316. The event is scheduled for June 7 at the Prudential Centre in Newark, N.J.
Dvalishvili previously defeated O’Malley in September 2024 to claim the title. The upcoming fight is a highly anticipated bantamweight title clash.
Their first encounter saw Dvalishvili’s wrestling dominate, disrupting O’Malley’s ascent to superstardom. Despite a late surge from O’Malley, Dvalishvili secured the victory.
Since their initial bout,dvalishvili has defended his belt once,earning a decision against Umar Nurmagomedov. O’Malley, however, has been absent from competition since losing his title.
UFC 316 features another championship fight: Julianna Pena will defend her women’s bantamweight title against Kayla Harrison. Harrison enters as a notable -600 favourite,aiming to add a UFC title to her Olympic gold medals in Judo and PFL championships.
What’s next
UFC 316 promises a night of intense matchups,with two title fights and several compelling undercard bouts. The event will be available on ESPN+ PPV, starting with the main card at 10 p.m. ET on June 7.