Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley 2 is an upcoming mixed martial arts bantamweight championship bout promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight is scheduled to headline UFC 316 on June 7, 2025. Merab Dvalishvili, who maintains a record of 19 wins and 4 losses (19-4-0), will be defending his title against the former champion Sean O’Malley (18-2-0, 1NC) in this rematch.
Merab Dvalishvili, who goes by the moniker ‘The Machine’, fights out of Long Island, New York. In his last fight, the Georgian native squared off against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311 and won the bout via a unanimous decision. On the other hand, Sean O'Malley's last fight was against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306, where he lost his title via a unanimous decision loss.
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Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Merab Dvalishvili | Sean O'Malley |
| MMA Record | 19-4-0 | 18-2-0 (1NC) |
| UFC Ranking (Bantamweight) | Champion | 1 |
| Last Fight | Win | Loss |
| Nationality | Georgian | American |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg) | 135 lb (61 kg) |
| Age | 34 | 30 |
| Reach | 68 in | 72 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 42% | 61% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 35% | 42% |
| Takedown Defense | 82% | 61% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 12 | 0 |
| MMA Debut | 2014 | 2015 |
Merab Dvalishvili Record
Heading into UFC 316, Merab Dvalishvili holds an MMA record of 19 wins and 4 losses (19-4-0). Of his victories, 3 came via knockout, 1 by submitting his opponent, and 15 by decision.
| 23 matches | 19 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 15 | 3 |
Sean O'Malley Record
Heading into UFC 316, Sean O'Malley maintains a professional MMA record of 18 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no-contest (18-2-0 (1NC)). O’Malley has notable wins over fierce opponents like Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan. Among his wins, 12 were achieved by knockout, one by submission, and five via decision.
| 21 matches | 18 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 12 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili 1
Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley's first fight took place at Noche UFC 306 on September 14, 2024. This fight was the first combat sports event that took place at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight went the distance and Dvalishvili clinched the title from Sean O'Malley via a unanimous decision.
FAQs on Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili
A. Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley 2 is scheduled for June 7, 2025, headlining UFC 316.
A. Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili is set to take place at the Prudential Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
A. Sean O'Malley holds an MMA record of 18-2-0 (1NC) and is currently ranked #1 in the bantamweight division.
A. Merab Dvalishvili holds an MMA record of 19 wins and 4 losses in 23 fights (19-4-0).
A. Sean O'Malley is an American national.
A. Merab Dvalishvili was part of the Ring of Combat and CES MMA rosters before signing with the UFC.
