UFC 316 Betting Preview: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2 and Best Bets

The octagon is set to ignite with intensity at UFC 316 – a blockbuster pay-per-view featuring a grudge-title rematch and high-stakes showdowns.

Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili puts his belt on the line against flamboyant striker Sean “Suga” O’Malley in a heated rematch, while Julianna Peña defends her throne against Olympic juggernaut Kayla Harrison. Fan-favorite finishers Vicente Luque and Kevin Holland also collide in a welterweight war. We’ve dissected the matchups and identified three value-packed bets (with odds from Pinnacle) to help you conquer the night. Strap in for an intense, pompous, and energetic betting preview of UFC 316’s biggest fights – where smart money meets sensational action!

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🔥 Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2 – Dvalishvili by Decision (-172)

In the main event, Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili seeks a second consecutive title defense against the man he dethroned, Sean O’Malley. Dvalishvili dominated O’Malley in their first meeting, smothering the flashy striker with relentless wrestling over five rounds. He’s the UFC’s takedown king, averaging an absurd pace and overwhelming even elite opponents with cardio and control.

Dvalishvili isn’t a finisher; he’s a decision machine. With 15 of his 19 wins coming via decision, and his last performance a five-round clinic, the value is clear. O’Malley’s striking is dangerous, but he was shut down in the first fight, and we expect a repeat. The pick is Dvalishvili by decision at -172. We’re going big – 11 units big.

💪 Vicente Luque vs. Kevin Holland – Luque to Win (+187)

Vicente “Silent Assassin” Luque is the underdog we love. A bonus-collecting veteran who can strike or submit with equal danger, Luque looked sharp in his comeback fights. His wrestling improvements make him a nightmare for fighters like Kevin Holland, who often abandons strategy and gets taken down at will.

Holland has the tools but not always the focus. Against a composed and versatile threat like Luque, those gaps become liabilities. Luque can mix it up, weather the storm, and either finish or win a decision. At +187, this is our juicy dog play. 4 units on the Silent Assassin.

⏳ Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison – Over 4.5 Rounds (+159)

This is a battle of grit vs. greatness. Julianna Peña is as durable as they come – a champ who thrives on chaos and never gets finished early. Kayla Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, brings elite judo and pressure to the bantamweight division. But she’s also cutting to 135 for the first time and will likely opt for control over recklessness.

Neither fighter is known for quick knockouts, and grappling-heavy fights often drag into the later rounds. Peña is too tough to go away easily, and Harrison might manage but not maul her. At +159, over 4.5 rounds is a sharp angle. We’re in with 5 units.

🌟 Final Picks Recap

These bets are loaded with value and rooted in fight logic. UFC 316 promises violence, drama, and legacy-defining moments – and we’re riding into battle with cold analysis and hot stakes. Let’s cash these slips. War UFC 316! 😈