Sean O’Malley’s Coach Explains What He Said to Merab Dvalishvili During UFC 306 Main Event

Sean O’Malley’s Coach Explains What He Said to Merab Dvalishvili During UFC 306 Main EventThe UFC 306 headliner was a pretty straightforward affair with Merab Dvalishvili using his wrestling to dominate Sean O’Malley…

Sean O’Malley’s Coach Explains What He Said to Merab Dvalishvili During UFC 306 Main Event

The UFC 306 headliner was a pretty straightforward affair with Merab Dvalishvili using his wrestling to dominate Sean O’Malley for 25 minutes and leave Sphere with the bantamweight title.

However, there was a fairly interesting moment right from the get-go that brought a stop to the action.

In the opening seconds of their main event clash, Dvalishvili began mouthing off, but his words weren’t being directed at O’Malley. Instead, ‘The Machine’ was trading verbal jabs with O’Malley’s coach, Tim Welch. Referee Herb Dean quickly stepped in to admonish Dvalishvili for talking to O’Malley’s corner. He also issued a warning to Welch for what was described on the broadcast as “excessive coaching.”

While Welch’s words to Dvalishvili could not be heard during the broadcast, O’Malley’s coach later revealed what he said in the opening seconds.

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“I said be patient Merab, but congrats he fought a great fight,” Welch wrote on X.

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It’s not the first time Tim Welch has been caught ‘coaching’ another UFC fighter

It’s not the first time Welch has been busted trying to “coach” an opposing fighter. As seen in the Fight Inc: Inside the UFC documentary on Roku, Welch appeared to communicate with Aljamain Sterling during the fighter’s bantamweight title tilt with O’Malley at UFC 292. Moments later, ‘Sugar’ caught Sterling with a booming right hand as the then-champ was looking to close the distance.

Moments later, the fight was over and O’Malley was crowned the new king at 135 pounds.

Unfortunately for O’Malley, he couldn’t handle the smothering attack of Dvalishvili, bringing an end to his reign after just 13 months.

Dvalishvili has now won 11 straight fights inside the Octagon and will likely face a tough test in his first title defense as he’s expected to meet No. 2 ranked contender Umar Nurmagomedov.

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Say What?! ‘Recovered’ Aldana ‘Ready For The Next One’

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Ready when you are, Sergeant Pembry. Norma Dumont treated Irene Aldana like a Kleenex at a snot party — but that didn’t stop the Mexican bantamweight from finishing her “Prelims” fight at the…


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Ready when you are, Sergeant Pembry.

Norma Dumont treated Irene Aldana like a Kleenex at a snot party — but that didn’t stop the Mexican bantamweight from finishing her “Prelims” fight at the UFC 306 pay-per-view (PPV) event last weekend at The Sphere in Las Vegas.

Not surprisingly, Aldana was rushed to a nearby hospital.

“It was amazing to be part of this event, Noche UFC,” Aldana wrote on social media. “I’m just fine. Thank you all for your support and love. Recovered and ready for the next one.”

I think we may have different definitions of the word “ready.”

Aldana, 36, dropped to 15-8 with her loss to Dumont, leaving her with a 3-3 record across her last six. In addition, the “Immortal” Brazilian is likely to steal Aldana’s spot in the Top 5 of the women’s bantamweight rankings when the “official” update is posted later this week.

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Umar Nurmagomedov’s Coach On Merab Dvalishvili: ‘Cain Velasquez In The Bantamweight Division’

Umar Nurmagomedov’s coach recently heaped praise on Merab Dvalishvili’s relentless fighting style. “The Machine” turned in arguably the best performance of his career when it mattered most, dominating Sean O’Malley in the main event of Noche UFC 306 last weekend at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, to claim the 135-pound title. The bout played […]

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Umar Nurmagomedov’s coach recently heaped praise on Merab Dvalishvili’s relentless fighting style.

“The Machine” turned in arguably the best performance of his career when it mattered most, dominating Sean O’Malley in the main event of Noche UFC 306 last weekend at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, to claim the 135-pound title.

The bout played out precisely as many experts had foreseen, with Dvalishvili applying relentless aggression from the opening bell to the final horn. His barrage of takedowns and commanding grappling exchanges completely neutralized O’Malley’s striking arsenal.

Dvalishvili was all gas, no brakes, taking “Suga” down at will and dictating the pace for the majority of the contest. By the end, the victor was clear, with Dvalishvili claiming UFC gold via a decisive unanimous decision from the judges.

Following Dvalishvili’s victory, a whirlwind of speculation has erupted over who will step up as the Georgian’s first title challenger. Throughout fight week, the newly crowned UFC bantamweight champion has consistently floated Deiveson Figueiredo as the most deserving opponent. At the same time, Dvalishvili has shown a noticeable disinclination to face the undefeated Nurmagomedov next.

Mendez Foresees How Potential Dvalishvili vs. Nurmagomedov Clash Would Play Out

During a recent interview with Submission Radio, Mendez was asked to weigh in on how a potential title showdown between Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov might unfold. The renowned MMA coach lauded ‘The Machine’s’ incredible cardio, predicting that the reigning champion would present a formidable challenge for his protégé. However, he noted that the Dagestani has certain advantages that could shift the momentum in his direction.

“It’s going to be fought on the standup, it’s going to be fought on the ground,” Mendez said. “I believe we’re sharper on the stand-up. I believe we’re sharper on the ground. I believe what he has is incredible cardio, and that’s a big part that’s to his advantage. I don’t know of anybody in the bantamweight division that has that kind of advantage. He’s got incredible cardio, so if you’re going to go with him and it’s going to go five rounds, you’ve got to be prepared to go five hard first rounds because that’s what this guy is all about. He’s got an incredible gas tank; he kind of reminds me of Cain Velasquez in the bantamweight division.”

Mendez went on to reveal that Nurmagomedov is poised to be the next challenger for Dvalishvili’s title. According to him, discussions for the potential showdown are already underway, though he expressed some uncertainty about how things will unfold in the near future.

“As far as I know, it [the fight] is being offered. It’s just a matter of whether they can work out the deal. You never know what’s going on behind the scenes, right? So even though I’m telling you this, it may be something else. I do know that we are supposed to be the next challengers after this [Noche UFC 306]. That’s why he [Nurmagomedov] was there. Why did they show him as the next challenger for the title? Why did Joe Rogan even bring it up if they weren’t trying to build up the next fight? It’s the next fight. Now, will it happen? Let’s see.”

Nurmagomedov is riding a six-fight undefeated streak in the Octagon and is fresh off a commanding unanimous decision victory over Cory Sandhagen in the main event of UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi this past August.

The younger cousin of UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov has been campaigning for a title shot ever since his last victory, but Dvalishvili has put his challenge on ice. Now, only time will reveal who the reigning champion selects as his next opponent.

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UFC Won’t Return To Sphere Despite Record Profits

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One and done, as promised. Last weekend’s UFC 306 pay-per-view (PPV) event broke multiple revenue records.
Not only did the “O’Malley vs. Merab” card become the highest-grossing UFC event, …


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One and done, as promised.

Last weekend’s UFC 306 pay-per-view (PPV) event broke multiple revenue records.

Not only did the “O’Malley vs. Merab” card become the highest-grossing UFC event, as well as the highest-grossing show at The Sphere in Las Vegas, it also set a record for the most merchandise ever sold during a live UFC event.

Those types of profits would make a return to The Sphere seem like a no-brainer, but it turns out UFC CEO Dana White has no plans to make a second trip to the high-tech venue, and it’s not because of the hefty production price tag.

“No, I’m under contract with MGM,” White told reporters at the UFC 306 post-fight press conference (watch it here). “I told you guys leading up to this, the way that this whole thing played out, tonight was meant to happen. It happened, we did it, we killed it … I have literally been getting blown up by everybody about this event. The other thing we did was that it translated well onto television, too. People felt like it was a different experience than they get on a normal Saturday night for a UFC event.”

In addition to MGM Grand Garden Arena, MGM also operates T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where UFC hosts the majority of its “Sin City” events. How White managed to negotiate a one-off at The Sphere is unknown, but it didn’t sit well with a certain “douche” at MGM.

UFC 306 featured Merab Dvalishvili capturing the bantamweight title from Sean O’Malley in the five-round main event. In addition, Valentina Shevchenko reclaimed her 125-pound crown by knocking around longtime rival and fellow TUF 32 coach Alexa Grasso.

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‘Iron’ Mike Tyson Stares Down Jake Paul with a Face of Stone at Dallas Cowboys Game

'Iron' Mike Tyson Stares Down Jake Paul with a Face of Stone at Dallas Cowboys GameThe fun and games are over, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson has changed to a steely demeanor as it pertains to…

'Iron' Mike Tyson Stares Down Jake Paul with a Face of Stone at Dallas Cowboys Game

The fun and games are over, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson has changed to a steely demeanor as it pertains to his fight against Jake Paul later this year. The two had a face-off at Cowboys Stadium during an NFL football game.

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On the jumbotron, Jake Paul flashed hand signs while Mike Tyson had a face of stone.

During another staredown, Mike Tyson had a steely attitude to Jake Paul:

On the field, the two had another staredown and it was all business for ‘Iron’ Mike.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

Jake Paul is scheduled to fight Mike Tyson on November 15, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This match was postponed earlier this year due to Tyson experiencing health issues related to an ulcer. Fans are excited about this event while others are not. It will be streamed live on Netflix.

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The fight will consist of eight two-minute rounds, with both fighters wearing 14-ounce gloves, which are heavier than the usual boxing gloves. Jake Paul has a record of 10 wins and 1 loss, with 7 of those wins coming by knockout. He is 27 years old, stands 6’1″, and weighs around 230 pounds for this fight, which is heavier than his typical fighting weight. On the other hand, Mike Tyson, who is 58 years old and will turn 58 by the time of the fight, has a record of 50 wins and 6 losses, with 44 knockouts.

‘Iron‘ Mike Tyson is one of the all-time greats in heavyweight boxing history, but his best years are well behind him having retired in 2005 after a series of losses. ‘The Problem Child’ Jake Paul has found success in the boxing ring against former UFC athletes such as Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and others.

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In addition to the main event featuring Paul and Tyson, there will be a co-main event between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, which is expected to be a significant matchup in women’s boxing. The undercard will also feature notable fighters like Julio César Chávez Jr. and Ashton Sylve.

Jon Jones Will ‘More Than Likely’ Retire After Stipe Miocic Fight at UFC 309

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