Video – Sean O’Malley warns Merab Dvalishvili in Noche UFC face off: ‘Do you wanna die?’

Video - Sean O'Malley issues warning to Merab Dvalishvili in face off: 'Do you wanna die?'Officially slated to finally share the Octagon after months of speculation later this annum, undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley…

Video - Sean O'Malley issues warning to Merab Dvalishvili in face off: 'Do you wanna die?'

Officially slated to finally share the Octagon after months of speculation later this annum, undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley had some words of warning for Merab Dvalishvili – who took issue with the Montana striker’s head coach, former fighter, Tim Welch.

O’Malley, the incumbent undisputed bantamweight titleholder, returns to the Octagon in September Noche UFC, taking on the surging Georgian grappling challenger, Dvalishvili in a high-profile Las Vegas Sphere card in Nevada.

Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili Sphere

Most recently headlining UFC 298 earlier this year in Miami, Dana White’s Contender Series product, O’Malley turned in a one-sided unanimous decision win over Marlon Vera – avenging his sole professional loss.

Winning the bantamweight crown last summer, O’Malley made short work of Dvalishvili’s close friend and training partner, Aljamain Sterling with a second round knockout win Boston.

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Sean O’Malley issues warning to Merab Dvalishvili

In the midst of a stunning unbeaten run, this year to boot, Tbilisi contender, Dvalishvili turned in a dominant decision win over former two-weight champion, Henry Cejudo.

And finally booking a title grudge fight at the Las Vegas Sphere, O’Malley and Dvalishvili flapped gums at each other during a promotional face-off for Noche UFC – with the former claiming his head coach, Welch would “kill” the latter if they ever wanted to settle their differences.

“If you have a problem with him (Tim Welch), you can take it up with him,” Sean O’Malley told Merab Dvalishvili. “He’ll fight you, if that’s what you want. You want to die? That’s what you’re saying? He’ll kill you.”

Merab Dvalishvili set to serve as backup to UFC 299 title fight main event already cutting weight
Mandatory Credit: Media News Group – Los Angles Daily News

Engaging a long-standing rivalry with O’Malley and his coach Welch amid the champion’s victory over his training partner, Sterling, Dvalishvili claimed he would defeat the Montana striker before targeting Welch outside the Octagon. 

As a result, Welch would fire back at the Georgian – mocking his stature and claiming he had “punted” footballs bigger than Dvalishvili. 

Who wins at Noche UFC: Sean O’Malley or Merab Dvalishvili?

Video – Sean O’Malley warns Merab Dvalishvili in Noche UFC face off: ‘Do you wanna die?’

Video - Sean O'Malley issues warning to Merab Dvalishvili in face off: 'Do you wanna die?'Officially slated to finally share the Octagon after months of speculation later this annum, undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley…

Video - Sean O'Malley issues warning to Merab Dvalishvili in face off: 'Do you wanna die?'

Officially slated to finally share the Octagon after months of speculation later this annum, undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley had some words of warning for Merab Dvalishvili – who took issue with the Montana striker’s head coach, former fighter, Tim Welch.

O’Malley, the incumbent undisputed bantamweight titleholder, returns to the Octagon in September Noche UFC, taking on the surging Georgian grappling challenger, Dvalishvili in a high-profile Las Vegas Sphere card in Nevada.

Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili Sphere

Most recently headlining UFC 298 earlier this year in Miami, Dana White’s Contender Series product, O’Malley turned in a one-sided unanimous decision win over Marlon Vera – avenging his sole professional loss.

Winning the bantamweight crown last summer, O’Malley made short work of Dvalishvili’s close friend and training partner, Aljamain Sterling with a second round knockout win Boston.

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Sean O’Malley issues warning to Merab Dvalishvili

In the midst of a stunning unbeaten run, this year to boot, Tbilisi contender, Dvalishvili turned in a dominant decision win over former two-weight champion, Henry Cejudo.

And finally booking a title grudge fight at the Las Vegas Sphere, O’Malley and Dvalishvili flapped gums at each other during a promotional face-off for Noche UFC – with the former claiming his head coach, Welch would “kill” the latter if they ever wanted to settle their differences.

“If you have a problem with him (Tim Welch), you can take it up with him,” Sean O’Malley told Merab Dvalishvili. “He’ll fight you, if that’s what you want. You want to die? That’s what you’re saying? He’ll kill you.”

Merab Dvalishvili set to serve as backup to UFC 299 title fight main event already cutting weight
Mandatory Credit: Media News Group – Los Angles Daily News

Engaging a long-standing rivalry with O’Malley and his coach Welch amid the champion’s victory over his training partner, Sterling, Dvalishvili claimed he would defeat the Montana striker before targeting Welch outside the Octagon. 

As a result, Welch would fire back at the Georgian – mocking his stature and claiming he had “punted” footballs bigger than Dvalishvili. 

Who wins at Noche UFC: Sean O’Malley or Merab Dvalishvili?

Sean O’Malley Reacts To Paddy Pimblett Choking King Green Out At UFC 304: ‘He Could Be Champ…’

UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley looks to be extremely high on Paddy Pimblett’s lightweight title chances following this past weekend. Pimblett was among the most prominent names in action at the UFC 304 pay-per-view, which took place in front of his home crowd at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England. Off the back of […]

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UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley looks to be extremely high on Paddy Pimblett’s lightweight title chances following this past weekend.

Pimblett was among the most prominent names in action at the UFC 304 pay-per-view, which took place in front of his home crowd at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England.

Off the back of decision wins over Jared Gordon and Tony Ferguson, and amid plenty of doubt regarding his ability to compete with the best at 155 pounds, “The Baddy” had his first shot at cracking the rankings opposite King Green.

Against the odds and expectations of many, Pimblett made good on his promise to dispatch Green with ease, capitalizing on the American veteran’s ill-advised takedown attempt by locking in a triangle choke to put him unconscious.

The result impressed most and has left Pimblett closer to his goal of touching gold on MMA’s biggest stage. And while that target remains a considerable distance and plenty of major victories away, O’Malley isn’t writing the Liverpool native off…

O’Malley Lauds Pimblett’s Home Win At UFC 304

During a video recently uploaded to his YouTube channel, O’Malley reacted live to the major matchups that played out in the UK this past weekend.

“Sugar” appeared impressed when Pimblett choked Green out cold, and he proved as much by suggesting that the Brit’s improvements could pave the way for a possible title crowning down the line.

“Paddy is f*cking focused, ready to go. Got two kids now. He does have skills, he does have f*cking good skills,” O’Malley said. “He’s out! He put him to sleep! Paddy just put Bobby to sleep! … That was f*cking beautiful. Damn, he’s still sleeping.

“That was sick, bro. Good for him. He answered a lot of questions,” O’Malley continued. “I guess I don’t know how good Bobby’s jiu-jitsu is. I’ve always thought of him as a f*cking brawler, but for Paddy to do that to a guy like Bobby Green is huge. It’s a massive win. … Paddy called out Renato Moicano. … Paddy could definitely be — I mean, if he wins the right fights, he could be champ.”

For now, Pimblett will be keeping a close eye on Tuesday’s rankings update before turning his attention to the upcoming Paris showdown between Moicano and Benoît Saint Denis on September 28.

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Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili booked for Noche UFC 306 Headliner

Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili SphereSean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili has been booked as the UFC 306 main event for UFC Noche on September…

Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili Sphere

Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili has been booked as the UFC 306 main event for UFC Noche on September 14. The headlining fight will see the bantamweight title on the line, live from The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306

Georgia’s Merab Dvalishvili is a relentless wrestler who has carved through the competitive bantamweight division in the UFC. On his way to the top ‘The Machine’ has defeated former champions such as Henry Cejudo, Petr Yan, and José Aldo. Since making his debut in 2017, Dvalishvili has become one of the top takedown athletes in the UFC. With Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306, the Georgian athlete is looking to avenge his teammate Aljamain Sterling

‘Funkmaster’ Aljamain Sterling was the bantamweight champion until he lost the title via knockout to ‘Suga’ Sean O’Malley. Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili is a battle of the two top fighters in the division as well as a clash of styles. This is a wrestler facing a slick striker.

The US-born Sean O’Malley is a popular figure among MMA fans having won the vast majority of his fights by way of knockout. Often, he will wear colorful hair, paired with colorful clothing, to stand out among his peers. Thus far in his UFC career, he has defeated notable fighters such as Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera, Petr Yan, and the aforementioned Aljamain Sterling.

Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili has been booked for UFC 306 on September 14, part of UFC Noche, it will be broadcast live from The Sphere in Las Vegas.

Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili Highlights UFC 306 Fight Card at Las Vegas Sphere

UFC 306 will feature bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley facing off against Merab Dvalishvili at the Sphere in Las Vegas, according to MMA journalist Ariel…

UFC 306 will feature bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley facing off against Merab Dvalishvili at the Sphere in Las Vegas, according to MMA journalist Ariel…

Sean O’Malley’s Next Fight – Is He Fighting Merab Dvalishvili?

Sean O’Malley is arguably more popular than ever after defending his UFC bantamweight title for the first time against Marlon Vera. The champ not only avenged his first UFC loss, but also shut down a ton of doubters. O’Malley last fought in March 2024 and fans are eager to see him back in the Octagon. […]

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Sean O’Malley is arguably more popular than ever after defending his UFC bantamweight title for the first time against Marlon Vera. The champ not only avenged his first UFC loss, but also shut down a ton of doubters.

O’Malley last fought in March 2024 and fans are eager to see him back in the Octagon. At this time, the bantamweight division lacks clear-cut title challengers and Merab Dvalishvili is the only fighter with a strong case.

So, who is O’Malley’s next fight and when will the champ return to action?

Who Will Sean O’Malley Fight Next?

Although the UFC has yet to confirm it, O’Malley will most likely fight Dvalishvili next. He can’t aim for a super fight with Ilia Topuria for the featherweight title because the latter is expected to fight Max Holloway.

Similarly, top-ranked fighters in the UFC bantamweight division are either scheduled for matchups or lack an impressive latest win. In contrast, Dvalishvili is riding a ten-fight win streak including wins over Petr Yan, Henry Cejudo, and José Aldo.

“The Machine” and “Suga” have also been calling each other out on social media for quite a few months now. There were strong rumors about their fight being the main event of the Riyadh Season Noche UFC card. However, the bantamweight kingpin has clarified that nothing has been confirmed as of yet.

On July 23, 2024, here’s what O’Malley said about his next fight on his official YouTube podcast:

“Me vs Merab is next. Everyone knows it. We just don’t know when. We don’t know where. And that’s kind of where that’s at.” He added, “I’m very excited about that fight. Still nothing. Waiting for the UFC to, you know, finally kind of tell us what’s next. Is it going to be Sphere? Is it going to be December, we’re all f*****g on our edge of our seats, waiting.”

When is Sean O’Malley’s Next Fight?

O’Malley is most likely to fight in the UFC’s Sphere Event or in December which could be UFC 310. His coach previously claimed that the UFC is finding a new date for Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler, potentially leading to the delay in confirming other anticipated fights.

So, for now, fans worldwide can be very certain about O’Malley’s next fight to be Merab Dvalishvili. However, the fight date and venue are hard to speculate unless the UFC announces them officially.

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