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Merab Dvalishvili Beats Sean O’Malley By UD at UFC 306 to Win Bantamweight Title

Merab Dvalishvili brought and end to the Suga Show with a unanimous decision win over Sean O’Malley to win the UFC bantamweight championship at UFC 306 from…

Merab Dvalishvili brought and end to the Suga Show with a unanimous decision win over Sean O’Malley to win the UFC bantamweight championship at UFC 306 from…

UFC 306 Fight Card: PPV Schedule, Odds and Predictions for O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili

The UFC will make its first appearance at the Las Vegas Sphere with one of its most electric champions in Sean O’Malley serving as the headliner against Merab…

The UFC will make its first appearance at the Las Vegas Sphere with one of its most electric champions in Sean O’Malley serving as the headliner against Merab…

Noche UFC 306 Results & Highlights: Merab Dvalishvili Decisions Sean O’Malley

Noche UFC (UFC 306) took place tonight from the Sphere in Las Vegas, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!  In the main event, Sean O’Malley put his bantamweight title on the line against Merab Dvalishvili. While in the co-main event, Alexa Grasso looked to defend her flyweight title in a trilogy […]

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Noche UFC (UFC 306) took place tonight from the Sphere in Las Vegas, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights! 

In the main event, Sean O’Malley put his bantamweight title on the line against Merab Dvalishvili. While in the co-main event, Alexa Grasso looked to defend her flyweight title in a trilogy bout with former champ Valentina Shevchenko. 

Noche UFC 306 Results: Main Card

  • Bantamweight Championship Main Event: Merab Dvalishvili def. Sean O’Malley via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47×2) 
  • Flyweight Championship Co-Main Event: Valentina Shevchenko def. Alexa Grasso via unanimous decision (50-45×3) 
  • Featherweight: Diego Lopes def. Brian Ortega via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27×2)
  • Lightweight: Esteban Ribovics def. Daniel Zellhuber via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29)
  • Flyweight: Ronaldo Rodriguez def. Ode’ Osbourne via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27×2)

Preliminary Card

  • Bantamweight: Norma Dumont def. Irena Aldana via unanimous decision (30-27×3) 
  • Lightweight: Ignacio Bahamondes def. Manuel Torres via TKO: R1, 4.02
  • Strawweight: Ketlen Souza def. Yazmin Jauregui via submission: R1, 3.02
  • Flyweight: Joshua Van def. Edgar Cháirez via unanimous decision (29-28×3) 
  • Bantamweight: Raul Rosas Jr. def. Aoriqileng via unanimous decision (29-28×3) 

Preliminary Card Highlights

Ketlen Souza def. Yazmin Jauregui

Ketlen Souza earned the first finish of UFC Noche with a submission of Yazmin Jauregui in the first round of their strawweight bout.

Ignacio Bahamondes def. Manuel Torres

In this lightweight matchup, Ignacio Bahamondes earned a first-round TKO of Manuel Torres.

Main Card Highlights

Ronaldo Rodriguez def. Ode’ Osbourne

In this flyweight bout, Ronaldo Rodriguez earned a unanimous decision against def. Ode’ Osbourne.

Esteban Ribovics def. Daniel Zellhuber

Esteban Ribovics earned a split decision against Daniel Zellhuber in what was a potential fight of the year.

Diego Lopes def. Brian Ortega

Diego Lopes got it done on the scorecards against Brian Ortega in their featherweight bout.

Valentina Shevchenko def. Alexa Grasso

In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko regained her women’s flyweight title with a unanimous decision against Alexa Grasso.

Merab Dvalishvili def. Sean O’Malley

In the main event, Merab Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley on the scorecards to claim the UFC bantamweight crown.

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UFC Legend Predicts Umar Nurmagomedov ‘Cameo’ After Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili At UFC 306

Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili will fight for the UFC bantamweight championship at UFC 306 in The Sphere, Las Vegas. The title fight is predicted to go either way because both fighters boast contrasting yet very effective styles. However, the bantamweight division has been so stacked lately that a couple of strong contenders are already […]

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Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili will fight for the UFC bantamweight championship at UFC 306 in The Sphere, Las Vegas. The title fight is predicted to go either way because both fighters boast contrasting yet very effective styles.

However, the bantamweight division has been so stacked lately that a couple of strong contenders are already waiting for the winner. Former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo is riding a three-fight win streak since moving up and Umar Nurmagomedov has solidified his claim as well with a win over Cory Sandhagen.

Despite no official confirmation, Chael Sonnen believes that Nurmagomedov is indeed the next title contender in UFC’s bantamweight division. He’s also predicted the perfect way to announce the new challenger at UFC 306 itself…

Chael Sonnen Looks Forward To Umar Nurmagomedov Facing Winner Of Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili

On his official YouTube channel, Sonnen revealed that he ran into Nurmagomedov at The Sphere which he doesn’t think of as a coincidence. Instead, the UFC veteran predicts that the no. 2 ranked bantamweight will be seated in the front rows to appear instantly in the Octagon after the main event ends.

“The American Gangster” stated that the UFC would either have Joe Rogan announce Nurmagomedov’s title shot or he would get a proper face-off with the champ inside the ‘Octagon.

“I’m not having the debate of does he deserve it. I’m not having the debate of 18 straight, four years in the company, six in the Octagon, six wins straight. I’m not having that debate. I fully understand he could be number one contender. What I’m sharing for you, if he’s here, and they plan to put him in the front row to potentially, whether it’s a cameo for an announcement that maybe say Joe Rogan will make or it’s an organic face off. He gets in the ring and he goes nose to nose with either Merab or Sean.”

Sonnen then talked about O’Malley and Dvalishvili having contrasting takes on the next title challenger in their division. Dvalishvili thinks Figueiredo’s wins over a former champ and a title challenger make him more deserving of a shot. On the other end, O’Malley seems to have accepted the Russian’s title shot following his win over Sandhagen.

All of this would naturally not matter if Sonnen’s prediction is true. He strongly believes that the undefeated Dagestani prospect is attending the live event only to help the UFC announce the next bantamweight title fight.

It is worth noting that Sonnen doesn’t believe Figueiredo doesn’t deserve to fight for the title yet. He just sees Nurmagomedov as a bigger draw because of his last win and his training family which comprises Khabib Nurmagomedov, Usman Nurmagomedov, and Islam Makhachev, among other dominant fighters.

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Merab Dvalishvili On After Becoming A UFC Champion: ‘If I Die, I Don’t Care’

Merab Dvalishvili recently shared his thoughts on what it would mean to him if he were to finally capture UFC gold. “The Machine” has the opportunity to make his dream a reality this Saturday night as he challenges UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley in the main event of Noche UFC 306, set to take place […]

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Merab Dvalishvili recently shared his thoughts on what it would mean to him if he were to finally capture UFC gold.

“The Machine” has the opportunity to make his dream a reality this Saturday night as he challenges UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley in the main event of Noche UFC 306, set to take place at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.

With a remarkable 10-fight winning streak under his belt, Dvalishvili has been relentlessly pushing for a long-overdue title opportunity. However, O’Malley chose to defend his belt against Marlon Vera at UFC 299 this past March, successfully avenging the only blemish on his otherwise stellar UFC record.

The 33-year-old Georgian enters the bout riding high after a commanding unanimous decision victory over former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo at UFC 298 in February. Dvalishvili’s unbeaten streak boasts decisive wins over elite competition, including former champions Petr Yan and José Aldo, as well as a host of other top-tier opponents.

Dvalishvili has undeniably toiled tirelessly for his long-awaited title shot, and now he’s primed to prove his mettle on one of the sport’s grandest stages. ‘The Machine’ is more determined than ever to clinch the 135-pound belt…

Dvalishvili Says He’ll Feel ‘Relieved’ After Dethroning O’Malley At Noche UFC 306

During a recent interview with Bleacher Report, “The Machine” gave his insights into the upcoming title clash with O’Malley at Noche UFC 306.

Dvalishvili opened up about the significance of becoming a UFC champion, a status he says he has diligently worked towards throughout his career.

“We [fighters] have just one dream: to become UFC champion,” Dvalishvili said. “After that, I’m really, truly telling you, if I die, I don’t care. I cannot even imagine [having the belt put on me], man. I just want to feel the reality. I am doing everything for that. I don’t wanna even dream about it.”

Dvalishvili also mentioned that he’s uncertain about his plans following a potential title victory this weekend, but he’s certain it would lift a significant weight off his shoulders. He expressed a desire to show that even an ordinary person can achieve their dreams through unwavering dedication and relentless hard work.

“I don’t know what I’m gonna say, I don’t know what I’m gonna do, but I know one thing for sure: I will be so happy, so relieved, and I know I will do lots of great things with the gold and with the UFC belt,” Dvalishvili continued. “I want to travel the world, and I wanna show the people I’m just a normal guy, a small guy, but I’m hardworking, and if I work hard and I got this belt, you guys can get everything too. Just work hard and just chase your dream. Believe in yourself.”

While Dvalishvili is projected to be the toughest challenge for “Suga” so far, achieving victory won’t be a walk in the park. O’Malley, an elite-level striker, presents a formidable threat with his heavy hands, which could effectively counter Dvalishvili’s wrestling-heavy style.

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