Merab Dvalishvili Retains His 135-Pound Championship at UFC 316 with President Trump Looking On
- UFC 316 occurred on June 7, 2025, at the Prudential Center located in Newark, New Jersey, showcasing title bouts for both the men's and women's bantamweight divisions.
- The event followed Merab Dvalishvili's previous title win over Sean O'Malley and Julianna Pena's status as women's bantamweight champion ahead of their rematches.
- The card included Dvalishvili defending his bantamweight title against O'Malley, Pena defending hers against Kayla Harrison, and other notable bouts like Patchy Mix's UFC debut.
- Dvalishvili holds a 19-4 record, O'Malley 18-2, Pena 12-5, and Harrison 18-1; commentators like Brett Okamoto provided results and analysis during the event.
- The event affirmed Dvalishvili and Pena's title defenses while showcasing emerging contenders, shaping the bantamweight divisions in both men's and women's UFC.
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Merab Dvalishvili stops Sean O'Malley in UFC 316 to defend UFC belt
Merab Dvalishvili effortlessly defeated Sean O’Malley in the main event of UFC 316 on Saturday, June 7 (Sunday, June 8, Manila time), in Newark, New Jersey, securing a third-round modified choke in their rematch to retain the bantamweight championship. With President Donald Trump watching from cageside, Dvalishvili (20-4 MMA) emphatically displayed his wrestling base to tire out the former champion and make an argument as one of the sport’s best…
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