UFC 316: O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili – Guide, Odds & Start Time
- Merab Dvalishvili will defend his bantamweight championship against Sean O'Malley at UFC 316, taking place Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
- Their first encounter saw Dvalishvili stifle O'Malley's momentum, utilizing his wrestling skills to control the fight and secure a decision victory.
- Since their initial bout, Dvalishvili has successfully defended his title once, earning a decision against Umar Nurmagomedov.
Get ready for UFC 316, where Merab Dvalishvili defends his bantamweight title against Sean O’Malley! The main event promises a rematch with serious implications in the bantamweight division, as Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. dvalishvili controlled the first fight, but O’Malley is hungry for redemption and a shot at the championship. Plus, Julianna Pena faces Kayla Harrison for the women’s bantamweight title, while Patchy Mix makes his UFC debut. We unpack the UFC 316 fight card, including odds and predictions for every bout, from the bantamweight clash to the welterweight battle between Kevin Holland and Vicente Luque! Discover all the details you need with News directory 3. what’s the future hold for these fighters?
Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2 Headlines UFC 316 in Newark
Merab Dvalishvili will defend his bantamweight championship against Sean O’Malley at UFC 316, taking place Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. This marks Dvalishvili’s second title defense after defeating O’Malley in September 2024 to claim the belt.
Their first encounter saw Dvalishvili stifle O’Malley’s momentum, utilizing his wrestling skills to control the fight and secure a decision victory. O’Malley, once touted as a future star, struggled against Dvalishvili’s relentless pressure, and a late surge proved insufficient.
Since their initial bout, Dvalishvili has successfully defended his title once, earning a decision against Umar Nurmagomedov. O’Malley, though, has been absent from competition as losing his bantamweight title.
UFC 316 features another championship showdown as Julianna Pena defends her women’s bantamweight title against Kayla Harrison. Harrison enters the fight as a significant favorite, aiming to add a UFC title to her already extraordinary resume, which includes two Olympic gold medals in Judo and two PFL championships.
Also on the card, former bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix debuts in the UFC against Mario Bautista.Mix, recently released from PFL, accepted a short-notice fight against Bautista, who is coming off a victory over Jose Aldo. Additionally, Kevin Holland and Vicente luque are scheduled for a welterweight contest.
UFC 316 Fight Card & Odds
| Fight | odds |
|---|---|
| Merab Dvalishvili (c) vs. Sean O’Malley | Dvalishvili -300 / O’Malley +240 |
| Kayla Harrison vs. Julianna Pena (c) | Harrison -600 / Pena +425 |
| Joe Pyfer vs. Kelvin Gastelum | Pyfer -400 / Gastelum +310 |
| Patchy Mix vs. Mario bautista | Mix -170 / Bautista +140 |
| Kevin Holland vs. Vicente Luque | Holland -280 / Luque +230 |
| Joshua Van vs. Bruno Silva | Van -550 / Silva +400 |
| Azamat murzakanov vs. Brendson Ribeiro | Murzakanov -550 / Ribeiro +400 |
| Serghei Spivac vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta | Spivac -140 / Cortes-Acosta +120 |
| Wang Cong vs.Ariane da Silva | Cong -550 / da Silva +400 |
| Yoo Joo-sang vs. Jeka Saragih | Joo-sang -500 / Saragih +380 |
| Quillan Salkilld vs. Yanal Ashmouz | Salkilld -440 / Ashmouz +340 |
What’s next
The UFC 316 main event promises high-stakes action in the bantamweight division. Dvalishvili aims to solidify his reign, while O’Malley seeks redemption and a return to championship glory.The co-main event also presents a compelling narrative as Harrison looks to capture UFC gold against the defending champion, Pena.