UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2: – Fight Card, Betting Odds, Start Time

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All the fights for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2 in Newark on Saturday, 7th June 2025. With betting odds, start time, date, fight card, and information on how to watch.

  • Event: UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2
  • Date: Sat, June 7, 2025
  • Location: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
  • Broadcast: ESPN PPV Main Event 10 p.m. ET
  • Broadcast in the UK: TNT Sports 3 a.m. GMT Prelims 1 a.m.
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UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2 Full Fight Card

Main Card

  • Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2: Bantamweight Main Event Title Fight
  • Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison: Women’s Bantamweight Title Fight
  • Kelvin Gastelum vs. Joe Pyfer: Middleweight
  • Mario Bautista vs. Patchy Mix: Bantamweight
  • Vicente Luque vs. Kevin Holland: Welterweight

Prelims

  • Bruno Silva vs. Joshua Van: Flyweight
  • Azamat Murzakanov vs. Brendson Ribeiro: light Heavyweight
  • Serghei Spivac vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta: Heavyweight
  • Khaos Williams vs. Andreas Gustafsson: Welterweight

Early Prelims

  • Ariane da Silva vs. Wang Cong: Women’s Flyweight
  • Jeka Saragih vs. Joo Sang Yoo: Featherweight
  • Quillan Salkilld vs. Yanal Ashmouz: Lightweight
  • MarQuel Mederos vs. Mark Choinski: Lightweight

*Fight card, bout order, and number of fights are subject to change

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2 Tale of the Tape

Name:Merab DvalishviliSean O’Malley
Country:GeorgiaUnited States
Age:3430
Height:5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Reach:68 in (173 cm)72 in (183 cm)

Betting Odds

UFC 316 will feature a highly anticipated bantamweight title rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley, taking place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The stakes are high: Dvalishvili, now the division’s champion, is looking to cement his reign, while O’Malley is determined to reclaim the belt and avenge his previous loss.

Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley – Odds

The odds for the UFC 316 main event between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley have shifted significantly since their first meeting. In their previous fight, the betting lines were much closer, but after Dvalishvili’s dominant win and continued streak, he now enters this rematch as a clear favorite. 

Current odds across major sportsbooks list Dvalishvili around -278 to -310, meaning you’d need to bet about $280–$310 to win $100 if you pick him. Betway has Dvalishvili listed at 4/11 and O’Malley at 21/10. O’Malley is a sizeable underdog, with odds ranging from +225 to +240, so a $100 bet on him would return $225–$240 if he pulls off the upset.

The most popular pick for the method of victory is Dvalishvili by decision. This is because he’s known for his relentless wrestling and control, having won the majority of his UFC fights on the judges’ scorecards rather than by knockout or submission. Sportsbooks are offering Dvalishvili by decision at around -165. O’Malley’s best chance, according to oddsmakers and analysts, is to score a knockout, which is considered a riskier but higher-reward bet, often priced at +500 or higher.

Over time, the odds have moved in Dvalishvili’s favor. After his last win over O’Malley and a victory over Umar Nurmagomedov, his dominance has made him an even stronger favorite for this rematch. O’Malley’s line as an underdog has grown, reflecting skepticism about his ability to solve Dvalishvili’s grappling-heavy style.

In their first fight, Dvalishvili landed six takedowns and racked up over ten minutes of control time, which O’Malley is determined to avoid this time around. O’Malley has openly criticized Dvalishvili’s style as being focused on “holding” rather than fighting, calling it “finisher vs. decisioner,” and is eager to prove he can finish the champion.

This matchup is a classic “striker vs. wrestler” clash. O’Malley’s goal is to keep the fight on the feet and land a knockout, while Dvalishvili will look to impose his wrestling, secure takedowns, and control O’Malley on the ground or against the cage

For Dvalishvili, a win would solidify his status as the undisputed bantamweight king and potentially set up bigger fights or even a move up in weight. For O’Malley, this is about redemption – both regaining his title and proving he can beat the man who took it from him. A loss could force O’Malley to consider moving up to featherweight, while a win would restore his star power and marketability as one of the UFC’s top attractions. For both fighters, legacy and career trajectory are on the line.

Start date and time

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2 takes place on Saturday 7th June 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The main card will start at 10 p.m. ET. In the UK, the main card starts at 3 a.m. GMT.

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2 Fight Promo

Tickets

If you are lucky enough to be near Newark or plan to attend UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2 at the Prudential Center, tickets are available here.

PPV Price and Live Streams

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2 is live on ESPN+ PPV. When available you will be able to purchase the PPV here. In the UK you will be able to watch UFC 316 on TNT Sports.

What is Next after UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2?

The next event after UFC 316 is UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. on the 21st June 2025 at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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