UFC, Merab Dvalishvili and Pound-for-Pound Fighter
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UFC 316 delivered on its promise, especially in the highly anticipated rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley. With relentless pace and smart positioning, Merab secured a third-round guillotine choke submission to retain his title.
With Umar Nurmagomedov giving Merab Dvalishvili his toughest test in years, Sean O'Malley would love to see the pair run things back.
Losses are tough pills to swallow, but they go down easier when you're losing to the best. Sean O'Malley suffered his second straight defeat to UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316. Yet he appears at peace with the outcome and unshaken in his self-belief, praising Dvalishvili as the best bantamweight ever.
Henry Cejudo explains why Cory Sandhagen will be the one to dethrone UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili.
Sean O'Malley isn't afraid to give Merab Dvalishvili his flowers after losing their rematch at UFC 316.
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Israel Adesanya praises Merab Dvalishvili after his dominant UFC 316 win, calling the performance truly impressive.
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At the time, Aljamain Sterling ruled over the division and was set to fight a returning Henry Cejud o. Instead of asking for a title shot in his post-fight interview, Sandhagen called for Dvalishvili, who was fresh off his ninth-straight win over former champion Petr Yan.