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UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2
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- Saturday 06.07.2025 at 06:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Location: Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $6,501,177
- Attendance: 17,343
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Merab Dvalishvili defeats Sean O'Malley via Submission, North South Choke | 4:42 Round 3 of 5, 14:42 Total Bout Page | |
| Kayla Harrison defeats Julianna Peña via Submission, Kimura | 4:55 Round 2 of 5, 9:55 Total Bout Page | |
| Joe Pyfer defeats Kelvin Gastelum via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Mario Bautista defeats Patchy Mix via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Kevin Holland defeats Vicente Luque via Submission, Anaconda Choke | 1:03 Round 2 of 3, 6:03 Total Bout Page | |
| Joshua Van defeats Bruno Silva via KO/TKO, Right Cross to Ground Strikes | 4:01 Round 3 of 3, 14:01 Total Bout Page | |
| Azamat Murzakanov defeats Brendson Ribeiro via KO/TKO, Left Hook to Ground Strikes | 3:25 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Waldo Cortes-Acosta defeats Serghei Spivac via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Andreas Gustafsson defeats Khaos Williams via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Cong Wang defeats Ariane Lipski da Silva via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Joo Sang Yoo defeats Jeka Saragih via KO/TKO, Counter Left Hook | 0:28 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Quillan Salkilld defeats Yanal Ashmouz via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| MarQuel Mederos defeats Mark Choinski via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 32
06.05.2025 | 10:34 AM ET
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 790 Points | Tied for 149th
06.05.2025 | 11:10 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 2841st
Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley II
Merab Dvalishvili, SUB, R3
shockingly im seeing merab close the show here with a sub i saw glimpses of it in the first fight but merab seemed like he was playing around i think this is merabs year to shine
Peña vs. Harrison
Kayla Harrison, SUB, R1
written in stone pena has no chance here
Gastelum vs. Pyfer
Joe Pyfer, SUB, R2
pyfer by finish i could even see him being the first to ko fatselum
Bautista vs. Mix
Patchy Mix, SUB, R1
been waiting for patchy to debut for so long now bautista is getting choked out
Luque vs. Holland
Kevin Holland, TKO, R2
both are older and slowly on there way out i still cant get over luques brain bleed and the fact that his last two losses are by ko i think holland with that reach will find luques chin and shut the lights out
Silva vs. Van
Joshua Van, DEC
josh van doing what he does best brawling and outvoluming the opponent
Murzakanov vs. Ribeiro
Azamat Murzakanov, TKO, R1
why is this the matchmaking we give azamat brendson is wild and could cause a crazy moment but more then likely he gets koed
Spivac vs. Cortes-Acosta
Waldo Cortes-Acosta, TKO, R2
upset pick because everytime spivac fights someone and cant get them down he gets folded
Williams vs. Gustafsson
Khaos Williams, DEC
should be a great fight i think khaos will land the bigger shots
Lipski da Silva vs. Wang
Cong Wang, TKO, R1
lipski is real chinny
Yoo vs. Saragih
Jeka Saragih, TKO, R1
jeka sucks but has ko power and most of these asian prospects end up being busts
Salkilld vs. Ashmouz
Yanal Ashmouz, DEC
odds are insane here lmao i dont think either fighter is that good and this fight seems even to me so now at plus 370 give me the dog
Mederos vs. Choinski
MarQuel Mederos, TKO, R3
choinski seems like a bjj bum could be wrong
Merab Dvalishvili, SUB, R3
shockingly im seeing merab close the show here with a sub i saw glimpses of it in the first fight but merab seemed like he was playing around i think this is merabs year to shine
Peña vs. Harrison
Kayla Harrison, SUB, R1
written in stone pena has no chance here
Gastelum vs. Pyfer
Joe Pyfer, SUB, R2
pyfer by finish i could even see him being the first to ko fatselum
Bautista vs. Mix
Patchy Mix, SUB, R1
been waiting for patchy to debut for so long now bautista is getting choked out
Luque vs. Holland
Kevin Holland, TKO, R2
both are older and slowly on there way out i still cant get over luques brain bleed and the fact that his last two losses are by ko i think holland with that reach will find luques chin and shut the lights out
Silva vs. Van
Joshua Van, DEC
josh van doing what he does best brawling and outvoluming the opponent
Murzakanov vs. Ribeiro
Azamat Murzakanov, TKO, R1
why is this the matchmaking we give azamat brendson is wild and could cause a crazy moment but more then likely he gets koed
Spivac vs. Cortes-Acosta
Waldo Cortes-Acosta, TKO, R2
upset pick because everytime spivac fights someone and cant get them down he gets folded
Williams vs. Gustafsson
Khaos Williams, DEC
should be a great fight i think khaos will land the bigger shots
Lipski da Silva vs. Wang
Cong Wang, TKO, R1
lipski is real chinny
Yoo vs. Saragih
Jeka Saragih, TKO, R1
jeka sucks but has ko power and most of these asian prospects end up being busts
Salkilld vs. Ashmouz
Yanal Ashmouz, DEC
odds are insane here lmao i dont think either fighter is that good and this fight seems even to me so now at plus 370 give me the dog
Mederos vs. Choinski
MarQuel Mederos, TKO, R3
choinski seems like a bjj bum could be wrong
06.05.2025 | 11:19 AM ET
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 815 Points | Tied for 73rd
The line is set at -155 for over 1.5 rounds on bovada. Bookies don't believe it ends round one. Gufstson fight. I actually like to Sprinkle Gustefson by finish round 3 at +1400. He's done it before
06.05.2025 | 11:20 AM ET
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 815 Points | Tied for 73rd
Or Dec
06.05.2025 | 11:33 AM ET
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 815 Points | Tied for 73rd
06.05.2025 | 11:52 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 675 Points | Tied for 1794th
06.05.2025 | 11:54 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 675 Points | Tied for 1794th
06.05.2025 | 12:02 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 695 Points | Tied for 1256th
Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley II
Merab Dvalishvili, DEC
This does seem like a pretty clear one here and I will stick with it, but it feels like this rematch could be closer and more competetive than their last fight. It's definitely not out of the realm of possibility that Sean has improved his game specifically against Merab over the last year that he might have done just enough to either get the judges on his side if it gets to a decision (which we know in the UFC shouldn't be too hard for him) or he could find the shot that really hurts Merab enough for a TKO.
A lot of media are going into Sean's inactivity and his bragging about not being able to handle social media as a motivation and positive change that will lead to an O'Malley win, somehow totally forgetting that within that same time of Sean not fighting, Merab also beat, you know, Umar Nurmagomedov even more clearly than he beat O'Malley and Merab was the underdog in both of those fights, but NO ONE was expecting Merab to beat Umar in the way that he did, where Merab even broke records, sort of solidifying himself as one of the GOAT bantamweights. So while O'Malley's lifestyle change might help him, Merab was still beating top 3 BWs and in particular Umar who I think would've probably destroyed O'Malley in a fight. I still think ultimately Merab will win this fight, maybe even if the judges don't give it to him.
Merab Dvalishvili, DEC
This does seem like a pretty clear one here and I will stick with it, but it feels like this rematch could be closer and more competetive than their last fight. It's definitely not out of the realm of possibility that Sean has improved his game specifically against Merab over the last year that he might have done just enough to either get the judges on his side if it gets to a decision (which we know in the UFC shouldn't be too hard for him) or he could find the shot that really hurts Merab enough for a TKO.
A lot of media are going into Sean's inactivity and his bragging about not being able to handle social media as a motivation and positive change that will lead to an O'Malley win, somehow totally forgetting that within that same time of Sean not fighting, Merab also beat, you know, Umar Nurmagomedov even more clearly than he beat O'Malley and Merab was the underdog in both of those fights, but NO ONE was expecting Merab to beat Umar in the way that he did, where Merab even broke records, sort of solidifying himself as one of the GOAT bantamweights. So while O'Malley's lifestyle change might help him, Merab was still beating top 3 BWs and in particular Umar who I think would've probably destroyed O'Malley in a fight. I still think ultimately Merab will win this fight, maybe even if the judges don't give it to him.
* Edited at 06.05.2025, 12:04 PM ET *
06.05.2025 | 12:09 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 3346th
06.05.2025 | 12:12 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 3346th
06.05.2025 | 12:28 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 815 Points | Tied for 73rd
06.05.2025 | 12:29 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 815 Points | Tied for 73rd
06.05.2025 | 12:33 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 815 Points | Tied for 73rd
06.05.2025 | 12:34 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 9 Winners, 2 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 6696th
Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley II
Merab Dvalishvili, DEC
Sean is taking hte rematch very seriously and he's always dangerous to begin with, I just don't think it matters. Sean hasn't fought anyone since he lost the title (which wasn't that long ago), and Merab looked great against Umar. I don't see how anything could be different in this rematch. Even if Sean stuffs an additional takedown or two, Merab is relentless.
Peña vs. Harrison
Kayla Harrison, DEC
Kayla is different. Pena has the uncommon ferocity in WMMA, but Kayla has the same thing paired with size, strength, and elite experience.
Bautista vs. Mix
Patchy Mix, SUB, R2
I love that they're throwing Patchy right into the mix (no pun intended) with a challenge right away. Bautista is a good grappler and his whole thing is that he's a pressure fighter and nullifier, so this could be a very close fight or even an upset wouldn't shock me. I still think Patchy will win because he's more dangerous, but if he ends up losing I'm not selling my stock. Bautista is no joke.
Spivac vs. Cortes-Acosta
Serghei Spivac, SUB, R1
Gonna keep picking against Waldo until he beats a decent opponent. He looked very good against Spann tbf, but Spann is an unreliable light heavyweight. Waldo looks extremely limited and has only beaten most of his opponents with a jab. Spivac might have trouble with that fast jab but shouldn't have an issue implementing his wrestling.
Williams vs. Gustafsson
Khaos Williams, TKO, R1
No hate but I don't get why people seem to be high on Gustafsson. I've only seen his contender series fight and he looked like a big guy who can maul in the clinch, but not very technical and kinda sloppy. Khaos is a fellow big boy who is pretty technical on the feet and has big power, so I think that's a bad recipe for Gustaffson.
Merab Dvalishvili, DEC
Sean is taking hte rematch very seriously and he's always dangerous to begin with, I just don't think it matters. Sean hasn't fought anyone since he lost the title (which wasn't that long ago), and Merab looked great against Umar. I don't see how anything could be different in this rematch. Even if Sean stuffs an additional takedown or two, Merab is relentless.
Peña vs. Harrison
Kayla Harrison, DEC
Kayla is different. Pena has the uncommon ferocity in WMMA, but Kayla has the same thing paired with size, strength, and elite experience.
Bautista vs. Mix
Patchy Mix, SUB, R2
I love that they're throwing Patchy right into the mix (no pun intended) with a challenge right away. Bautista is a good grappler and his whole thing is that he's a pressure fighter and nullifier, so this could be a very close fight or even an upset wouldn't shock me. I still think Patchy will win because he's more dangerous, but if he ends up losing I'm not selling my stock. Bautista is no joke.
Spivac vs. Cortes-Acosta
Serghei Spivac, SUB, R1
Gonna keep picking against Waldo until he beats a decent opponent. He looked very good against Spann tbf, but Spann is an unreliable light heavyweight. Waldo looks extremely limited and has only beaten most of his opponents with a jab. Spivac might have trouble with that fast jab but shouldn't have an issue implementing his wrestling.
Williams vs. Gustafsson
Khaos Williams, TKO, R1
No hate but I don't get why people seem to be high on Gustafsson. I've only seen his contender series fight and he looked like a big guy who can maul in the clinch, but not very technical and kinda sloppy. Khaos is a fellow big boy who is pretty technical on the feet and has big power, so I think that's a bad recipe for Gustaffson.
06.05.2025 | 12:37 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 815 Points | Tied for 73rd
06.05.2025 | 12:38 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 755 Points | Tied for 410th
i think holland wins but luque is probably one of the best dogs on this card
06.05.2025 | 12:46 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 815 Points | Tied for 73rd
Vicente Luque Wins by KO, TKO or DQ+800
Kevin Holland Wins by KO, TKO or DQ+130
Vicente Luque Wins by Submission+850
Kevin Holland Wins by Submission+500
Vicente Luque Wins by Decision or Technical Decision+550
Kevin Holland Wins by Decision or Technical Decision+340
06.05.2025 | 12:47 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 815 Points | Tied for 73rd
They are implying Kevin is better anywhere the fight goes. But, Kevin can be a letdown
06.05.2025 | 12:48 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 3346th
06.05.2025 | 12:49 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 9 Winners, 2 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 6696th
But I never do tape study for my picks, it's all for fun, so if you think I'm wrong you might have a point lol.