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Merab Dvalishvili announces UFC 306 title fight with Sean O’Malley at Las Vegas Sphere in September

Merab Dvalishvili announces UFC 306 title fight with Sean O'Malley at the Las Vegas Sphere Surging bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili has confirmed he will finally challenge for divisional gold later this year at UFC…

Surging bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili has confirmed he will finally challenge for divisional gold later this year at UFC 306 in September, tackling undisputed titleholder, Sean O’Malley at the Las Vegas Sphere.

Dvalishvili, the current number one ranked contender, has been sidelined since February, most recently turning in an impressive unanimous decision win over former two-weight champion, Henry Cejudo in the pair’s title-eliminator clash.

As for Montana native, O’Malley the striking phenom turned in his first successful defense of the bantamweight crown at UFC 299 back in March, avenging his sole professional defeat in a one-sided decision shutout win against Ecuadorian challenger, Marlon Vera.

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

And staking his claim for a shot at bantamweight gold in the time since, Georgian grappling ace, Merab Dvalishvili has called for a title fight against Dana White’s Contender Series product, O’Malley before the end of the year – with the latter keen on a UFC 306 return at the Las Vegas Sphere.

Merab Dvalishvili confirms UFC 306 title fight with Sean O’Malley

Overnight, Dvalishvili has provided a significant update on the status of a title fight against O’Malley – confirming that he will fight the incumbent gold holder at UFC 306 in September.

In the midst of an impressive 10-fight winning run, Tbilisi native, Dvalishvili has racked up victories over the likes of former champion, Petr Yan, Marlon Moraes, Jose Aldo, and John Dodson during his roughshod run through the bantamweight ranks.

Sean O'Malley vows to become as big a star as Conor McGregor in 2024 ahead of UFC 299 — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

Himself winning spoils back in August of last year, O’Malley managed to end the record-setting title reign of Dvalishvili’s close friend and training partner, Aljamain Sterling with a blistering knockout stoppage in Boston, Massachusetts.

With The Ultimate Fighter 32 kicking off later this month – starring undisputed flyweight champion, Alexa Grasso, and former gold holder, Valentina Shevchenko, the pair are also expected to feature at UFC 306, having headlined last year’s Noche UFC event during Mexican Independence Day weekend, in a decision draw rematch.

Who wins in a bantamweight title fight: Sean O’Malley or Merab Dvalishvili?

Tatiana Suarez calls for UFC 306 title fight with Zhang Weili at The Sphere in Las Vegas: ‘I think I get a submission’

Touted as a massive threat at the strawweight limit amid her triumphant return to action, unbeaten contender, Tatiana Suarez…

Touted as a massive threat at the strawweight limit amid her triumphant return to action, unbeaten contender, Tatiana Suarez has vowed to submit division champion, Zhang Weili in a future championship clash – calling for a slot on the UFC 306 card in September at the Las Vegas Sphere.

Suarez, the current number one ranked strawweight contender and victor of The Ultimate Fighter 23, turned in her seventh consecutive victory under the promotion’s banner back in August of last year at UFC Fight Night Nashville, turning in a stunning guillotine choke submission win over former division champion, Jessica Andrade.

Tatiana Suarez lands submission win over former champion Jessica Andrade UFC Nashville — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

The victory came as Suarez’s second of the year, following a prior submission success against Montana De La Rosa in February – which marked her first outing inside the Octagon in over four year following a torrid run of consecutive injury setbacks.

And with a firm eye on this month’s proceedings at UFC 300, Suarez watched on as the above-mentioned, Weili landed a one-sided decision win over compatriot, Yan Xiaonan in the pair’s historic title affair as part of the monumental card.

Zhang Weili defends title in decision win war against Chinese compatriot Yan Xiaonan UFC 300 Highlights — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

Tatiana Suarez eyes UFC 306 title fight with Zhang Weili

Forced from a potential title-eliminator against another former title challenger, Amanda Lemos back in February at UFC 298, Suarez insists she’s ready for a championship chase against the incumbent, Weili – specifically at UFC 306 during Mexican Independence Day weekend.

Tatiana Suarez calls for UFC title shot I've done everything the UFC has asked — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

“They need someone to fight for the title, and why not somebody who’s undefeated, has an amazing story, strong grappler, and something that she (Zhang Weili) really hasn’t faced yet?” Tatiana Suarez told ESPN. “A tall, long, rangy person that actually has very good Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling – something that she’s really developed, and now she’s beating everybody with her wrestling.”

“I think I get a submission, 100 percent,” Tatiana Suarez explained. “I think I will sub her – either a submission or a TKO. I heard they’re [the UFC] going to China in August, but that’s not a pay-per-view card. So, I don’t know if maybe in September at The Sphere – that’d be amazing, especially because I am Mexican, and that’d be a good fight to have.”

Who wins in a future title showdown: Zhang Weili or Tatiana Suarez?

UFC bantamweight champ Sean O’Malley teases September fight with No. 1 ranked Merab Dvalishvili

‘Sugar’ Sean O’Malley appears to be eyeing a return to the Octagon in September. Last month, O’Malley successfully defended…

‘Sugar’ Sean O’Malley appears to be eyeing a return to the Octagon in September.

Last month, O’Malley successfully defended his bantamweight world title for the first time against division rival Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera in the UFC 299 headliner. Sugar’ delivered a dominant performance and scored a clean sweep against the Ecuadorian before calling out newly minuted featherweight king Ilia Topuria for a potential champion vs. champion superfight.

But first, O’Malley has a big problem to deal with in his own weight class. A problem named Merab Dvalishvili. ‘The Machine’ has won 10 straight and currently sits in the No. 1 spot in the bantamweight rankings which undoubtedly makes him the next man in line for a shot at the 135-pound crown.

Conceding to what is right, O’Malley acknowledged that Dvalishvili would be next despite being more interested in a tussle with Topuria. Now, the ‘Sugar Show’ has teased when fight fans might see the epic encounter. Taking to X, O’Malley suggested a potential date with just one word. Technically, two words merged into one word. That’s called a portmanteau.

Is Sean O’Malley targeting UFC 306 in The Sphere?

“Sugtember” O’Malley wrote, clearly teasing a return this September. If that proves to be the case, the fight will likely go down on September 14 when the promotion makes its highly anticipated debut inside The Sphere in Las Vegas for UFC 306.

O’Malley is 18-1 in his mixed martial arts career (19-0 if you asked him) and has 10 total victories inside the Octagon. Last August, he captured the bantamweight belt with a brilliant second-round knockout of ex-champion Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292.

Like O’Malley, Merab Dvalishvili has 10 wins under the UFC banner against just two losses. He has not lost a fight since 2018 and is fresh off an impressive showing against former two-division champion Henry Cejudo at UFC 298 in February.

Conor McGregor provides new update on UFC return: ‘Negotiations are ongoing, I’m eager for a return’

Former two-division champion, Conor McGregor has confirmed he retains just a pair of fights on his current contract with…

Former two-division champion, Conor McGregor has confirmed he retains just a pair of fights on his current contract with the UFC – and reveals negotiations are currently underway for him to finally book the first of those two outings with the promotion.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion, has been sidelined since 2021, most recently headlining UFC 264 in a trilogy rubber match fight with former interim lightweight titleholder, recent UFC 299 big winner, Dustin Poirier.

And fracturing his left tibia and fibula in brutal fashion against the Lafayette native leading to a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss – McGregor returned early last year to coach The Ultmate Fighter 31 against Michael Chandler – with a view to the pair fighting after the seasonal finale.

Dana White claims Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler won't happen until the Fall in UFC

However, despite plans, McGregor has yet to be make good on his comeback, calling for a September fight at the Las Vegas Sphere against Nate Diaz atop a massive UFC 306 – ultimately to no avail with Dana White confirming he would not be booking that fight between the duo.

Currently in the midst of a promotional tour ahead of the Amazon Prime release of ‘Road House’ next week, McGregor has provided another update on his fighting future – having claimed he was losing interest in training and pursuing a comeback amid failed landings back inside the Octagon in both December and January.

Jake Gyllenhaal talks acting with white belt Conor McGregor on Road House he had a learning curve — Mandatory Credit: Greg Doherty

However, confirming earlier reports that he retains just two fights on his current deal, McGregor expressed his eagerness to make a comeback, before confirming negotiations are ongoing for him to make a return.

Conor McGregor “eager” for comeback fight

“I’m eager for [a return],” Conor McGregor told Swedish outlet, Moviezine. “We’re in the first quarter of 2024, there’s still a good chunk of the year left.”

“I’ve got two fights left on my contract,” Conor McGregor explained. “Negotiations are ongoing.”
Receiving a recent call out from lightweight contender, Paddy Pimblett during his time away from the sport, McGregor was also the subject of a cheeky jibe from the above-mentioned, Poirier, who informed media that the Dubliner knew all about his check right hook, after his win against Benoit Saint Denis.

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Sean O’Malley eyes Las Vegas Sphere main event at UFC 306, admits Merab Dvalishvili fight ‘Makes sense’

Fresh from his standout win at UFC 299 over the weekend in Miami, undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley has…

Fresh from his standout win at UFC 299 over the weekend in Miami, undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley has sights firmly fixed on his next outing inside the Octagon – welcoming the chance to headline at the Las Vegas Sphere in September, in a sensical fight against surging contender, Merab Dvalishvili.

O’Malley, the current undisputed bantamweight champion, successfully defended his bantamweight crown at the first time of asking over the weekend in Florida, turning in a one-sided unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) win over Marlon Vera in the pair’s heated title fight rematch.

And immediately staking his claim for a featherweight title charge a division higher, Dana White’s Contender Series product, O’Malley urged the promotion to book him in a premiere event in Spain later this year against newly-crowned champion, Ilia Topuria.

Sean O'Malley told to forget title fight with Ilia Topuria by Dana White after UFC 299 that's crazy talk — Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

However, with promotional boss, White vetoing a clash between championship duo, Topuria and O’Malley almost immediately after UFC 299, the Montana striker has now switched his focus to UFC 306 during September at the Las Vegas Sphere.

Sean O’Malley targets Merab Dvalishvili for UFC 306 return

And in terms of opponents next on his hitlist, the blistering technician claimed a title affair with roughshod running challenger, Dvalishvili made all the sense in the world currently.

“Headlining the Sphere in Vegas,” Sean O’Malley told MMA Fighting. “Let’s do it. I don’t think anybody would argue against that. I think that would be legendary. I know Conor (McGregor) has talked about potentially going on that card, potentially International Fight Week. So, out of respect for him to still be the best and biggest in the business, I’ll take wherever I can get. But yeah, I think that’d be interesting.”

And despite McGregor’s aforenoted intentions to headline the card during Mexican Independence Day weekend later this year, the above-mentioned White claimed he had no interest in putting together a much-anticipated trilogy bout between the Dubliner and two-time foe, Nate Diaz on that event.

Daniel Cormier calls for Conor McGregor to fight Nate Diaz at UFC 300 that brings in the fans — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

Who wins in a potential clash at UFC 306: Sean O’Malley or Merab Dvalishvili?

Dana White refuses to book Conor McGregor – Nate Diaz 3 at Las Vegas Sphere: ‘I’m not doing that fight’

Promotional CEO, Dana White has no interest in booking a long-anticipated trilogy rubber match between former two-weight champion, Conor…

Promotional CEO, Dana White has no interest in booking a long-anticipated trilogy rubber match between former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz later this year at UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere – despite both fan-favorites expressing their interest in competing on the card.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the banner of the promotion, has been sidelined since he fractured his left tibia and fibula back in 2021 against last night’s big winner, Dustin Poirier, in the pair’s heated trilogy rubber match.

And linked with a comeback fight against Conor McGregor in a potential return to the UFC, Stockton veteran, Diaz finished his contractual obligations back in 2022 with a stunning fourth round guillotine choke win over former interim champion, Tony Ferguson.

Nate Diaz alleged to have turned down hush money from UFC failed drug test 2019 — Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

Staking his claim for a headlining slot at UFC 303 during International Fight Week at the end of June, McGregor urged organizational Chief Business Officer, Hunter Campbell to finally nail down a return for him against The Ultimate Fighter 31 rival, Michael Chandler.

Furthermore, the Dubliner announced plans to fight the aforenoted, Diaz during Mexican Independence Day weekend in September – in a stunning UFC 306 event at the monumental Las Vegas Sphere, to much fan appeal.

Dana White vetos Conor McGregor – Nate Diaz 3 at The Sphere

However, touching on the subject of booking a trilogy fight between McGregor and Diaz at that card in September, promotional boss, White immediately shut down a third fight between the two at UFC 306.

“I’m looking for Mexican’s (fighters) at the [Las Vegas] Sphere, on Mexican Independence Day,” Dana White told assembled media after UFC 299 last night. “Oh, okay – yeah, no. I’m not doing that fight.”

Attending last night’s massive UFC 299 event in Miami, Diaz turned watched on as the above-mentioned Poirier rallied to stop Benoit Saint-Denis with a brutal win – before Sean O’Malley successfully defended his title with a one-sided shutout win over title challenger, Marlon Vera in the pair’s title re-run.

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