Aljamain Sterling isn't sure that a rematch between UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley is the fight to make. Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) retained his title when he outlasted Umar Nurmagomedov (18-1 MMA,
Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) dethroned O’Malley to become champion at UFC 306, and successfully defended his title in a unanimous decision win over Umar Nurmagomedov in Saturday’s UFC 311 co-main event in Inglewood, Calif.
UFC 311 has come and gone, and bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili once again put on a dominant performance, this time against formerly undefeated challenger Umar Nurmagomedov. Though Nurmagomedov had the lead in the first two rounds, he quickly gassed out and fell victim to Dvalishvili's high-level conditioning.
Merab Dvalishvili has revealed he’s ready for any potential rematch with Sean O’Malley. Dvalishvili won the UFC bantamweight title from O’Malley in September, dominating him at
Tim Welch the coach of Sean O'Malley believes his fighter is the kryptonite for Merab Dvalishvili, and hopes for a rematch.
Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) had to win 10-straight fights – including wins over former champions Jose Aldo, Petr Yan, and Henry Cejudo before earning his title shot. He dethroned Sean O’Malley to become UFC bantamweight champion this past September, but didn’t get too much time to enjoy his accomplishment.
Cory Sandhagen has called out Sean O'Malley on social media recently, asserting that the former UFC bantamweight champion "has no business fighting Merab Dvalishvili for an immediate rematch.
Former UFC champion Sean O’Malley has been expertly called out by top bantamweight contender Cory ‘Sandman’ Sandhagen.
Sean O'Malley's coach recently disclosed that Merab Dvalishvili's wrestling stance could be unsuccessful against Umar Nurmagomedov when they compete in their bantamweight title fight at UFC 311.
During the main event of UFC 306, Dvalishvili was in a dominant position over Sean O’Malley on route to winning his bantamweight title. And with seconds left in the round, he goaded his rival by kissing him multiple times on the back before referee Herb Dean warned him against the move.
American UFC fighter Cory Sandhagen took to social media to urge the organization to arrange a fight between him and Sean O'Malley.
UFC bantamweight contender Marlon Vera is currently enjoying time outside the octagon and has taken a trip to Paris where he has been doing a fashion walk for renowned designer Willy Chavarria.