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Sean O’Malley is now in camp ahead of his UFC 316 title fight rematch against Merab Dvalishvili on June 7. Having disappointingly dropped his bantamweight title to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 last September, Sean O’Malley took some time off from fighting to recover from ongoing injuries.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 12

Merab Dvalishvili bizarrely opens up about his jacuzzi experience with Sean O’Malley… ‘I have a good time’

Merab Dvalishvili enjoyed spending time in the jacuzzi with Sean O’Malley after dominating him to win the bantamweight world title. On September 15, at UFC 306, inside the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, the Georgian displayed incredible wrestling skills to earn the bragging rights.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 11

UFC Champion Merab Dvalishvili Seeks Double Champion Status Under One Condition

Merab Dvalishvili’s dominant run in the UFC bantamweight division has been nothing short of extraordinary, marked by a relentless pace, technical precision, and an unyielding will to win.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 9

UFC Champion Merab Dvalishvili Defends Sean O’Malley Immediate Rematch 'I Made Him Humble'

Last September, Merab Dvalishvili dethroned Sean O’Malley, capturing the UFC bantamweight title via unanimous decision in the UFC 306 main event. Now, the two are set to run it back at UFC 316 on June 7 in Newark, NJ.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 8

Sean O’Malley makes surprise admission about Merab Dvalishvili feud ahead of UFC 316 rematch

Sean O’Malley has admitted that he had to at times force his feud with Merab Dvalishvili before their first meeting. Heading into UFC 306 back in September, O’Malley and Dvalishili appeared to have a bitter rivalry.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 7

Sean O’Malley makes shocking revelation for ‘borderline embarrassing’ UFC title loss

Sean O’Malley is leaving no stone unturned ahead of his rematch against Merab Dvalishvili. The former UFC Bantamweight Champion lost the title at the Sphere last year, on the wrong end of a wrestling clinic against Merab Dvalishvili.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 6

Sean O’Malley’s former rival explains how star’s lifestyle changes could negatively impact UFC 316 rematch

One of Sean O’Malley’s recent rivals downplayed the lifestyle changes he’s made ahead of UFC 316. Sean O’Malley is out for revenge against UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili as the two sides prepare for their rematch at UFC 316.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 5

UFC 316 Adds a High-Stakes Bout - Why This Fight Could Be Make-or-Break

UFC 316 is shaping up to be one of the summer’s most action-packed cards. Anchored by a bantamweight title rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley, the event continues to grow with the addition of compelling matchups across the board.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 5

O’Malley Promises To Better In The Merab Rematch – ‘I Am So Excited’

Sean O’Malley says he’ll be “better” when he faces Merab Dvalishvili in their UFC 316 rematch on June 7 from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 5

Merab Dvalishvili tells Sean O’Malley to ‘go back’ to trash talking ways as rematch is confirmed

Merab Dvalishvili wants Sean O’Malley to bring their relationship back down to the bitter depths of last summer as they move towards a rematch. The bantamweight duo were intense rivals heading into UFC 306 last September, but appear to have patched things up in recent weeks.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 4

Ben Askren thinks Sean O'Malley made a 'bad move' taking rematch with Merab Dvalishvili

A rematch between bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and former titleholder Sean O'Malley headlines UFC 316 in June. Dvalishvili (19-4) captured the 135-pound championship by defeating O'Malley (18-2, 1 NC) at UFC 306 inside The Sphere in Las Vegas.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 4

Team Khabib explains how Merab Dvalishvili’s showboating stripped legendary record from Umar Nurmagomedov

Merab Dvalishvili defended his title at UFC 311, beating Umar Nurmagomedov and handing him his first professional loss. The Georgian champion’s relentless pace and wrestling overwhelmed the previously undefeated Dagestani, earning him a unanimous decision victory.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 3

Sean O'Malley vows to be '70% better' in Merab Dvalishvili rematch

Despite all odds, Sean O'Malley is getting his bantamweight title rematch with Merab Dvalishvili in the main event of UFC 316 later this year. O'Malley

MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 2

O’Malley vs Dvalishvili Rematch announced

The Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O’Malley rematch has been announced, taking place at UFC 316 on June 7. The bout will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey as Dvalishvili hopes for a repeat victory over O’Malley.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 2

Sean O’Malley responds to criticism surrounding his UFC 316 title rematch against Merab Dvalishvili

Fans have not responded well to Dana White’s announcement that Sean O’Malley will rematch Merab Dvalishvili next for the title. After increasing his starpower tenfold when he became the UFC bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley was dethroned by Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 last September.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 2

Merab Dvalishvili Vs. O’Malley 2 Announced For UFC 316

Merab Dvalishvili will face Sean O’Malley in their rematch on June 7 from UFC 316. The card takes place from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, as Merab hopes to repeat the result from the first fight.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Dana White Announces Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2, but Does 'Suga' Deserve Immediate Rematch?

UFC CEO Dana White made a major announcement today on his Instagram live, revealing that bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will defend his title against Sean O’Malley in a rematch at UFC 316 on June 7 in Newark, New Jersey.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 30

UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili grapples 280-pound Olympic gold medalist

Merab Dvalishvili is taking 'anytime, any place' to a new extreme. He's been filmed having a playful grappling spar with 280-lb gold-medal Olympian Gable Steveson.

MMA News / Yardbarker / January 23

Merab Dvalishvili is proving why Ray Longo is the most underrated coach in UFC history

With his 12th consecutive win over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311, Merab Dvalishvili accomplished a lot.

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MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 20

After his title defense at UFC 311, what’s next for Merab Dvalishvili?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 311, the bantamweight title was on the line. The two most dominant forces in the bantamweight division clashed as champion Merab Dvalishvili (19-4) took on his toughest test in Umar Nurmagomedov (18-1).

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 20

What’s Next For Merab Dvalishvili?

Merab Dvalishvili beat Umar Nurmagomedov to retain his UFC Bantamweight Title, raising question marks over his next steps. Dvalishvili produced a scintillating performance to give Nurmagomedov the first defeat of his UFC career.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 19

Merab Dvalishvili defeats Umar Nurmagomedov in UFC 311 co-main event

Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili put his title on the line for the first time on Saturday in the UFC 311 co-main event against the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 30

UFC Champ Merab Dvalishvili Details Ambitious 2025 Plan

Merab 'The Machine' Dvalishvili is known for his activity inside the Octagon, and now he wants to bring that activity to his title rule. The Georgian cardio monster makes a quick three-month turnaround to fight Umar Nurmagomedov in the co-main event of UFC 311 in January, and he plans to keep that pace going in 2025.

MMA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Watch: Merab Dvalishvili hilariously calls out Dana White for mispronouncing his name

You’d think UFC president Dana White would put in the time to learn how to say his cash cows’ monikers.

Dvalishvili looks to take Umar Nurmagomedov’s zero at UFC 311

MMA News / Yardbarker / December 4

Dvalishvili looks to take Nurmagomedov’s zero at UFC 311

Merab Dvalishvili looks to take Umar Nurmagomedov’s zero at UFC 311

Finally, UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili has agreed to take on Umar Nurmagomedov. UFC president Dana White announced that the two will meet in the co-main event at UFC 311 on Jan. 18 in Los Angeles’s Intuit Dome.

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