Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O`Malley: Prediction for the Match on 08 June 2025

Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O`Malley: Prediction and odds on the Match on 08 June, 2025

Merab Dvalishvili will take on Sean O`Mailey in the Main Event (fight 13 of 13). In this match, there is something to fight for (UFC Bantamweight Championship), a title that Sean O'Malley currently holds. All actions will be at Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, United States. Both players are coming into this match with at least three wins in their last five fights. Who will win this encounter? Here at Telecom Asia, we take a look at the match’s preview and offer free betting opportunities.

Merab Dvalishvili's recent form

Merab Dvalishvili, also known as “The Machine,” has earned his nickname for dominating the bantamweight division. He’s currently on an 11-fight winning streak, with his last fight on September 14, 2024, in the UFC. In 2017, Merab defended the ROC Bantamweight Championship against Raufeon Stots before signing with the UFC. His debut came in December that year but ended in a split-decision loss to Frankie Saenz. The following year, he lost again but earned the “Fight of the Night” bonus at UFC Fight Night 128 for his submission loss. Redemption came later in 2018 with a win against Terrion Ware. In 2019, Merab stepped away from the UFC to compete in the Combat Sambo World Championships. He defeated opponents like Yerlan Makhmutov and Mindaugas Ramaska but lost the gold medal to Stepan Kobenov in the final. Returning to the UFC, he beat Casey Kenney by unanimous decision. In 2021, Merab earned a “Performance of the Night” bonus for his knockout win over Marlon Moraes. However, his last career loss came at Fury Pro Grappling 2 against Kevin Dantzler. Since then, he’s remained unstoppable in the UFC.

Merab Dvalishvili's Strengths

Merab’s main strengths are his striking and wrestling skills. He knows how to apply pressure in the octagon, which worked well in his last fight. The 34-year-old orthodox fighter lands 42% of his significant strikes. He also has excellent grappling abilities, making him a well-rounded competitor.

Sean O'Malley`s recent form

Sean O'Malley, also known as “Suga” is affiliated with MMA Lab. He boasts a professional record of 18 wins, 2 losses, and a no-contest. In the worldwide MMA rankings, He is placed 15th Greatest MMA Striker of All Time, 75th Greatest MMA Fighter of All Time, 12th Current Best P4P MMA Fighter, 3rd Current Best MMA Bantamweight Fighter, 10th MMA Fighter of the Year for 2023, and 17th MMA Fighter of the Year for 2021. Of his 18 wins, 11 were by knockout, 2 wins by Submission, and 5 wins by decision. In 2017, He was in the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA), winning his match against David Nuzzo by Wheel Kick knockout. That same year, he was on the DW's Contender Series 2017, where he fought Alfred Khashakyan and won in the first round by a punch knockout. His performance got him signed into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), recording 10 wins, 2 losses, and a no contest. His last fight was on September 14, 2024, in UFC against Merab Dvalishvili. He lost his UFC Bantamweight Championship by unanimous decision. He first won the title back in 2023 when he challenged Aljamain Sterling in UFC 292, winning by a Counter Right to Ground Strikes technical knockout. His action earned him the UFC 292 Performance of the Night. He went to defend his title against Marlon Vera by unanimous decision and also earned the UFC 299 Performance of the Night award. Sean O'Malley was on the main card fight of the headliner UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev, winning against Petr Yan via split decision. His performance earned the UFC 280 Fight of the Night. His no-contest fight came in 2022 under the headliner UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier against Pedro Munhoz due to an Eye Poke in the second round. He was a strong performance fighter. Other awards he has won are UFC 269 Performance of the Night against Raulian Paiva, UFC 264 Fight of the Night against Kris Moutinho, UFC 260 Performance of the Night against Thomas Almeida, UFC 250 Performance of the Night against Eddie Wineland, UFC 248 Performance of the Night against Jose Alberto Quiñonez, and UFC 222 Fight of the Night against Andre Soukhamthath.

Sean O`Mailey Strength

Sean O`Malley has solid power in his hands, and he lands loud and clean punches. He knows how to control his strikes. He switches from both the orthodox and southpaw stances.

Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O'Malley: Betting Insights, Tips & Odds

• In the last five fights for Merab Dvalishvili, all the bout have been through points in the final rounds. The option is available at 1.61 odds in the 1XBet bookmaker for Merab Dvalishvili to win by points.
• In the last five fights for Sean O'Malley, all were over two rounds. Three of those five were in the fifth round. The option is available at 1.37 odds in the 1XBet bookmaker for a total over 4.5 rounds.

Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O'Malley Prediction

This fight feels wide open. Merab is not someone to underestimate, especially with the odds in his favor. His wrestling skills earned him the UFC championship, and he knows how to defend it. For six years, he’s been a solid competitor. Facing someone like Sean, though, won’t be easy. This fight looks like it will go into the later rounds.

Our match prediction is Merab Dvalishvili to win by points with odds at 1.61 on 1Xbet.

Our betting tip on the match is W1 to win by decision odds at 1.61 on Bet365.

Lastly, Method of win by UD odds at 1.71 on Betway