UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili successfully defends title against Sean O’Malley | MMA Updates

In the main event of UFC 316 held in Newark, New Jersey, Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his bantamweight championship against Sean O’Malley with a third-round modified choke victory. President Donald Trump witnessed the fight from cageside. Dvalishvili’s win by a 4:42 third-round submission showcased his wrestling skills and solidified his status as one of the top bantamweights. He is open to fighting Cory Sandhagen next. O’Malley, who previously held the title, confirmed this loss as a minor setback and expressed gratitude for the support. The women’s bantamweight title was also contested, with Kayla Harrison defeating Julianna Pena by submitting her with a second-round kimura. The event also saw Kevin Holland achieving a D’Arce choke victory over Vicente Luque, and Joe Pyfer winning by unanimous decision against Kelvin Gastelum.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/6/8/ufc-316-merab-dvalishvili-stops-sean-omalley-to-retain-title?traffic_source=rss