Prediction: Sean O'Malley VS Merab Dvalishvili 2025-06-07
The rematch of the century - Sean O'Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316. 'Suga' Sean is looking to reclaim his title, but let's be real, Dvalishvili is on a 12-fight win streak and has the cardio of a gazelle on Red Bull.
O'Malley's coach, Tim Welch, thinks they've made the necessary adjustments, but I'm not convinced. Dvalishvili's wrestling skills are no joke, and O'Malley's going to have to do more than just quit smoking weed to take him down. Joe Rogan's got doubts, and I've got doubts - this one's looking like a long shot for 'Suga' Sean.
The odds are stacked against O'Malley, with Dvalishvili favored across the board: BetRivers has him at 1.28, BetOnline.ag at 1.33, and FanDuel at 1.29. O'Malley's prices range from 3.5 to 3.7, but I wouldn't bet my lunch money on him.
Best bet: Merab Dvalishvili to win at 1.28 (BetRivers). It's not the most exciting pick, but it's the smart one. Dvalishvili's got the skills, the streak, and the cardio to take down O'Malley. Sorry, 'Suga' Sean - it's not your night.