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UFC Fight 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley Betting Odds and Top Picks

Dvalishvili and O'Malley will clash in a bout scheduled for UFC 316, marking a rematch of their Bantamweight Title contest in 2024. Currently, Dvalishvili stands as a strong -275 betting favorite in this upcoming duel.

UFC Event 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley Betting Odds and Top Picks
UFC Event 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley Betting Odds and Top Picks

UFC Fight 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley Betting Odds and Top Picks

In the world of UFC, Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley are set to square off once again in UFC 316, taking place in the bustling city of Newark, New Jersey.

Dvalishvili, the current Bantamweight Champion, has been on a roll since his title defense at UFC 306, where he beat Umar Nurmagomedov by unanimous decision. His last victory was against O'Malley, a fight he won by a total of five points on the judges' scorecards.

However, O'Malley, known for his lethal striking abilities, is not giving up easily. If he puts up a better performance than their previous meeting, he stands to make bettors plenty of money this weekend. The spread for this highly anticipated rematch is 5.5, with Sean O'Malley at +5.5 being the better value, according to UFC betting sites.

Despite the odds, O'Malley's chances are not entirely bleak. Despite losing to Dvalishvili in their first bout, he still recorded eight career finishes by knockout/TKO. In their previous fight, Dvalishvili landed 214 of his 310 strikes, while O'Malley landed 49 strikes on 91 total attempts.

Dvalishvili's coach for this rematch is Tim Welch, and he has been working diligently to ensure the champion maintains his dominance. However, O'Malley's fighting style, which has earned him a reputation as one of the most lethal strikers in the UFC, could potentially turn the tide in his favour.

The spread in UFC fights is based on the judges' scorecards, but if the fight is won before a decision, the spread cashes in favor of the victorious fighter. Given the close margin of their first bout and O'Malley's finishing abilities, it's not impossible to imagine a quick end to the fight.

The article was written by Drew Gniadek, a student at Florida State University and a basketball enthusiast. Despite the excitement surrounding this rematch, Gniadek reminds us that despite Dvalishvili's current favouritism, O'Malley still has a chance to win outright in their upcoming fight.

As we gear up for UFC 316, one thing is certain - this rematch promises to be an electrifying spectacle that UFC fans won't want to miss.

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