Dvalishvili Submits O’Malley at UFC 316
Merab Dvalishvili submitted Sean O’Malley with a ninja choke at 4:42 of Round 3 at UFC 316 on June 7, 2025, defending the UFC bantamweight title at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Dvalishvili gets the finish
Dvalishvili pressured O’Malley with takedowns and clinch work before securing the choke in the third round. It was his second successful defense of the title and his second win over O’Malley. O’Malley had undergone hip surgery after their first fight, but the rematch ended before the judges were needed.
Two titles defended
Julianna Peña also defended her women’s bantamweight title on the card, beating Kayla Harrison by split decision. The results made UFC 316 a two-title event, with Dvalishvili’s submission providing the night’s clearest finish.
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