Sean o’Mali UFC feels men takes on the titleholder Merb bicoly In the main event of UFC 316 on Saturday (ETs at 10 am on PPV, ESPN/ESPN+/Disney+with prelims on 8 and ESPN+/Disney+Early Prelims at 6 pm).
O’Mali, who was ranked at number 2 in ESPN’s divisional rankings, won the title of title from August 2023 to September 2024, when he unanimously lost to Dwalishvili. This is the first battle of O’Mali after the loss. Dvalishvili, ESPN’s number 4-ranked men’s pound-for-pound fighter, unanimously defeated Umar Numagomedov in his last battle.
In a co-main event, Juliana Pena Puts on line against her women’s Banomvet title Kayla HarrisonPEUNA, ESPN’s women’s P4P at number 7, defeated narrowly Rakil Pennington By the divided decision to claim the title. This is the second title run of Peton. Harrison, ESPN’s number 4-ranked woman P4P fighter, a unanimous decision enters the battle after winning Ketlen VieraHarrison is a pre -two -time PFL champion.
Brett Ocomoto spoke to former UFC fighters Deen Thomas And Anthony Smith Their main phenomenon to achieve predictions. The ESPN betting expert Ian Parker connects insight and analysis at the main program and other complicated stakes he likes on the card.
Men’s Banomvet Championship
it [pick] O’Malley has nothing to do with. I think to defeat Merb, you must have a Banomvet version of the late Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. There should be a punch, shut-off power. O’Malley fights so well in the range, but I don’t think Merb is going to give him a place to do what he does best. – Anthony Smith
This will be slightly closer and more competitive than them [fight]But I think Merb’s intensity will be a little for O’Mali. And finally, O’Malley will not be able to stay away from his back. – Deen Thomas
Betting analysis
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Parker: Dvalishvili to win by decision (-170). It is difficult to imagine this rematch compared to the first battle. Since then, Dvalishvili has successfully defended an aristocratic fighter in Nurmagomedov, while O’Malley is expecting the opportunity. As long as O’Mali catches the champion off guard and does not remove it, I hope it will be a specific dvalishvili fight. Look at it to shoot the continuous takedown and apply pressure at a manless speed for all five rounds. To make the price more manageable, you can take Dvalishvili to win by decision.
Women’s Banomvet Championship
Juliana is going to spend a lot of time in an attempt to wrestle, and it is not working. She will end on her back, where I see her eating something elbow. – Deen Thomas
I think Juliana fights a lot in gray areas, punching in clinic and techdown. I don’t think she can win those situations and win those moments to defeat Kayla. I think it will be competitive many times and will attack Juliana Kayla’s gas tank, but Kayla will win more moments during five rounds. – Anthony Smith
Betting analysis
Parker: Under 4.5 rounds (+125). The biggest betting on Harrison card is a favorite, which is rare for challenger in a title fight. Although Penna is difficult, as long as Harrison does not get out of the fact that she cannot do a takedown, it is difficult to imagine that she is not eliminating the attachment. Once Harrison gets a fight with the mat, Penna will be in the world of trouble, just fight to survive. At some point, Harrison’s takedown and top pressure will be very high.
Parker’s best bet on the rest of the card
Men’s Banomweight: Mario boutista Vs. Splendor
Mix to win (-185). Mix is making its debut against Botista, which is on a seven-fight winning line. This matchup should feature a lot of fun grampling exchanges. If this fight remains on the legs, it is a coin toss. However, if the mix can put a botista on its back, it will handle. Mix can be the best grapler in the world in 135 pounds, and I believe that their skills will be on full performance.
Heavyweight: Serghi Spirk Vs. Waldo Cortes-Austa
Spivack (-115) to win. Spivac is a near -150 favorite, which is surprising, as I believe it should be -200 or even heavy. On the legs, Spivac is a more efficient striker, and has an excellent ground game that will not be able to defend Cortes-Acosta. As long as the Sparc Cortes stays away from the power of Aasta, he should be able to use his grappling benefits to close the distance and win.
