Set for another unforgettable evening of Mixed Martial Arts action, UFC 316 is going down this Saturday night with two world title bouts on tap for fight fans across the globe. With some of the biggest names of the sport set to throw down, why not crank up the intensity level of this can’t-miss event by placing a bet on the latest UFC 316 odds?
Sean O’Malley Moneyline
With plenty of highlight-reel tilts taking place down the Jersey Turnpike in Newark, you can find all the best odds and expert analysis for this event below. Don’t wait, get some skin in on the fights tonight by placing a bet with our top moneymaking picks and score a knockout over the oddsmakers at UFC 316.
Vicente Luque vs. Kevin Holland
Best Odds on Luque to Win: bet365 (+225)
Best Odds on Holland to Win: Sports Interaction (-275)
Kicking off UFC 316 with a clash between decorated UFC veterans, Vicente “The Silent Assassin” Luque takes on Kevin “Trailblazer” Holland. In a matchup that’s sure to produce no shortage of fireworks within the cage, expect to see Holland get back on track as he scores the decision victory over Luque.
While both fighters have built reputations for themselves as dangerous finishers, it’s safe to say their best fighting days are behind them. With both combatants having lost three of their last five fights entering this bout, both men are sure to be hungry to right the ship in this main card opener.
Luque made quick work of his last opponent, Themba Gorimbo, securing the first-round submission victory, but things won’t be nearly as easy against Holland. Sporting a four-inch height advantage, as well as a five-inch edge in reach, Holland will be able to mitigate any danger thrown his way from his opponent.
Look for Holland to control the pace of the matchup, utilizing his stellar striking skillset to avoid grappling with Luque, and landing damaging shots throughout the bout as he cruises to a win on the judges’ scorecards to kick off UFC 316.
Prediction: Holland by DEC (+400 @ TonyBet)
Mario Bautista vs. Patchy Mix
Best Odds on Bautista to Win: Sports Interaction (+155)
Best Odds on Mix to Win: bet365 (-175)
Primed to make a splash in his UFC debut, expect to see an impressive performance out of former Bellator Bantamweight Champion, Patchy “No Love” Mix, as he looks to halt the momentum of the surging Mario Bautista.
One of the biggest names in the MMA world outside of the UFC, Mix’s inclusion at UFC 316 was a sensational last-minute replacement after Marlon Vera was forced to withdraw from the bout. One of the best grapplers across the globe at 135 lbs, Mix has no trouble forcing the tap from his opponents whenever the cage door closes.
While Bautista has shown strong grappling skills of his own in the past, they simply aren’t on the same level as Mix. Even on the feet, Mix may be the superior fighter. While not a knockout artist, he more than has what it takes to inflict damage in the standup game.
Back Mix to firmly assert himself into the UFC Bantamweight title picture with an impressive victory over Bautista, securing the submission victory, and nabbing you a solid payday in the process.
Prediction: Mix by SUB (+420 @ TonyBet)
Kelvin Gastelum vs. Joe Pyfer
Best Odds on Gastelum to Win: Sports Interaction (+310)
Best Odds on Pyfer to Win: BetVictor (-350)
In a matchup that was originally supposed to take place in Mexico City this past March, we will finally get to see this clash between top middleweights as Kelvin Gastelum takes on Joe “BodyBagz” Pyfer.
After bouncing back from his first UFC loss in resounding fashion, scoring a first-round knockout over Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC 303, Pyfer is primed to continue his ascent up the middleweight rankings. Facing arguably his toughest test to date in Gastelum, look for Pyfer to showcase his improved all-around skillset as he takes the win on the judges’ scorecards.
While all of his wins have come inside the distance in his UFC career, Pyfer is going to have a tough time putting down the uber-tough Gastelum. Having only ever been finished by submission in the UFC, a sore spot in Pyfer’s game currently, don’t expect to see Gastelum’s chin finally crack at this point in his career.
Having shared the Octagon with decorated strikers such as Israel Adesanya, Jared Cannonier, and Robert Whittaker and not having been finished in any of those fights, it’s safe to assume that Gastelum will be able to remain standing throughout this clash.
That being said, look for Pyfer to still dominate the bout on the feet as he uses his superior size and strength to overwhelm his opponent, landing big shots throughout the fight, and managing distance well thanks to his four-inch reach advantage. Back Pyfer to win by decision as he continues to be one of the hottest young prospects in the division.
Prediction: Pyfer by DEC (+154 @ TonyBet)
Julianna Pena vs. Kayla Harrison
Best Odds on Pena to Win: Sports Interaction (+525)
Best Odds on Harrison to Win: BetVictor (-600)
Gold is on the line in the co-main event of UFC 316 as Julianna “The Venezuelan Vixen” Pena defends her women’s bantamweight title against renowned combat sports phenom, Kayla Harrison.
While Pena has proven herself to be one of the toughest fighters to grace the Octagon in recent memory, toughness can only get you so far. After claiming the bantamweight strap in a controversial split decision over Raquel Pennington, watch as Harrison leaves no doubt as to who the best 135-lb fighter on the planet is as she hands Pena her first loss inside the distance since 2020.
Harrison, an Olympic gold medalist in Judo, has been running rampant throughout the mixed martial arts scene since debuting back in 2018. With her meteoric rise stemming from her imposing frame, elite grappling, and brutal ground-and-pound ability, there’s no realistic pathway to victory for Pena in this championship clash.
With seven career finishes by submission in her career, an area that Pena has been susceptible to in the past, expect to see Harrison overwhelm the champion with pressure, using her superior strength to send the fight to the canvas, locking in a fight-ending submission as she crowns herself the new queen at 135 lbs.
Prediction: Harrison by SUB (+170 @ TonyBet)
Kayla Harrison to Win by Submission
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley
Best Odds on Dvalishvili to Win: bet365 (-275)
Best Odds on O’Malley to Win: BET99 (+225)
Capping off UFC 316 with a world title rematch for the undisputed Bantamweight Championship, Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili will make his second title defence against the man he won the belt from back at UFC 306, “Suga” Sean O’Malley.
While O’Malley has taken his time in working towards this title rematch, it’s hard to envision it going any differently than their first meeting. Aptly holding the moniker of “The Machine”, the cardio and pressure presented by Dvalishvili is absolutely absurd. Able to push the tempo for the whole 25-minute fight, this is something nobody has had an answer to since beginning his 12-fight win streak dating back to 2018.
With O’Malley seemingly uneasy standing across the Octagon from Dvalishvili, as he hasn’t shown his usual amount of confidence when sharing the cage with him, the wrestling base of the champion plays directly into Suga’s biggest weakness. Not a finisher by any means, Dvalishvili has won 11 of his last 12 fights by decision, meaning we could see a long, drawn-out grappling affair in the main event.
It would be foolish not to give O’Malley a striker’s chance at cracking the chin of Dvalishvili at some point in this championship scrap, but the safe money is on the Machine to keep on chugging as he goes up 2-0 against the Suga Show in this main event tilt.
Prediction: Dvalishvili by DEC (-163 @ BetVictor)
UFC 316 Prelim Picks
Don’t just limit your wins to the main card of UFC 316; instead, score a big win before the main card even begins with our UFC 316 prelim picks.
- Mederos by DEC (+137)
- Salkilld by DEC (-110)
- Yoo by KO (+175)
- da Silva by SUB (+1400)
- Williams by KO (+125)
- Spivac by DEC (250)
- Ribeiro by KO (+850)
- Van by DEC (-110)