Two weeks after taking his bantamweight title at UFC 306, Merab Dvalishvili has provided Sean O’Malley the possibility to avenge the defeat.
‘Suga’ held the 135 lbs throne for 13 months earlier than shedding on the Sphere earlier this month. Throughout his reign, the fan-favorite managed to efficiently defend his throne as soon as when he placed on a dominant show in opposition to Marlon Vera at UFC 299.
Sean O’Malley’s reign was minimize quick by the imposing Merab Dvalishvili, although he might have an opportunity to redeem himself.
As he appears forward to his subsequent combat, ‘The Machine’ has introduced his curiosity in a rematch with O’Malley.
“I hear O’Malley thinks he received the combat and is in search of a rematch,” Dvalishvili mentioned in a put up on X. “If he desires it, he can have it.”
“Let’s do November sixteenth on the Backyard after which I will nonetheless defend the title in opposition to whoever the UFC desires me to combat subsequent.”
“What do you assume? Sean O’Malley.”
I hear O’Malley thinks he received the combat and is in search of a rematch. If he desires it he can have it. Let’s do it November sixteenth on the Backyard after which I’ll nonetheless defend the title in opposition to whoever the UFC desires me to combat subsequent. What do you assume? @SugaSeanMMA
— Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili (@MerabDvalishvil) September 27, 2024
Dvalishvili’s supply might be an attractive one for O’Malley. The previous titleholder insists the judges received the choice incorrect, stating his perception that he received three of 5 rounds in opposition to the Georgian.
The champion ideally desires the combat to happen at UFC 309 — a card headlined by Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic.
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Is Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2 on the horizon?
Whereas, sure, a rematch down the road is feasible for the 2, it won’t happen subsequent.
Heading into the bout, Sean O’Malley was combating accidents and has a surgical procedure booked — doubtless preserving him out till mid-2025.
O’Malley’s absence will stunt Dvalishvili’s plans, although he does have a contender prepared to step into the fireplace and combat him subsequent.
After having arguably one of the best efficiency of his profession final day trip, Umar Nurmagomedov has been calling for his shot on the title.
Nevertheless, no information has been launched on Merab Dvalishvili’s first protection presently.
