UFC 316 Odds, Lines, Newark Predictions, Start Time: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley Picks From Proven MMA Expert
- UFC 316 took place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, headlined by Merab Dvalishvili defending his bantamweight title against Sean O'Malley in their rematch.
- This rematch followed Dvalishvili's September 2024 unanimous decision win over O'Malley, after which O'Malley aimed to regain the title, with the bout gaining added attention due to O'Malley's father's presence cornering him.
- Dvalishvili entered UFC 316 on a 12-fight winning streak in the division, known for his wrestling dominance, while O'Malley, a striking specialist, had avenged prior losses and held an 18-2 record with one no contest.
- Odds favored Dvalishvili at-285, with O'Malley as the +230 underdog, while O'Malley said, "Come Sunday, no one's gonna give a f*** about Merab," expressing confidence in an undefeated rematch record.
- The event's outcome would shape the bantamweight division's landscape and suggested further rivalry intensity, with both fighters expecting a fresh start and a decisive conclusion to their rivalry this weekend.
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