Dvalishvili took control of the fight almost immediately, landing clean shots and taking O’Malley to the canvas several times. But in the third round, Dvalishvili found his way to a submission, earning a finish over O’Malley.
Here’s how UFC reacted to the moment.
Merab really is a machine!!
#UFC316
— Ode’ ⭕️sbourne (@OdeOsbourne) June 8, 2025
Hell of a fight!!! Let’s go
— JOSH EMMETT (@JoshEmmettUFC) June 8, 2025
This pace is intense what a main event 🔥🔥🔥 #ufc316
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) June 8, 2025
Merab doin what be does best
— Billy Quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) June 8, 2025
Merab looked better than ever! Boxing and submission. #UFC316
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) June 8, 2025
Great win Merab! Honestly this wasn’t a fight, but straight bullying #ufc316
— Manel Kape (@ManelKape) June 8, 2025
Merab is amazing 👏🏽 #UFC316
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) June 8, 2025
This is the second time the two bantamweights have faced off. In their first meeting, Dvalishvili dominated with his wrestling to earn a decision over O’Malley at the historic Noche UFC event last year.
After the fight, O’Malley thanked the fans for coming out to the fight and gave Dvalishvili props for the win.
