Merab Dvalishvili submits Sean O’Malley
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Merab Dvalishvili retained his 135-pound championship when he tapped out Sean O’Malley in the third round in the main event of UFC 316 at the Prudential Center
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Dvalishvili, despite English not being his first language, has found a way to connect with fans thanks to his friendly demeanor and his humbleness — not to mention the silly social-media videos he frequently produces, a staple of the lead-up to his capture of O’Malley’s UFC gold last September that returned ahead of their rematch.
John Wood has clarified his comments on UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili being the greatest bantamweight of all time. Wood told MMA Junkie Radio that if Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) beat Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311,
The UFC bantamweight champion will try to take Sean O'Malley to the mat at UFC 316. What he does from there will determine if he keeps the belt.