Two weeks after taking his bantamweight title at UFC 306, Merab Dvalishvili has provided Sean O’Malley the prospect 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 towards Marlon Vera at UFC 299.
Sean O’Malley’s reign was lower brief by the imposing Merab Dvalishvili, although he might have an opportunity to redeem himself.
As he seems forward to his subsequent struggle, ‘The Machine’ has introduced his curiosity in a rematch with O’Malley.
“I hear O’Malley thinks he received the struggle and is searching for a rematch,” Dvalishvili mentioned in a submit on X. “If he desires it, he can have it.”
“Let’s do November sixteenth on the Backyard after which I am going to nonetheless defend the title towards whoever the UFC desires me to struggle subsequent.”
“What do you assume? Sean O’Malley.”
I hear O’Malley thinks he received the struggle and is searching for 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 towards whoever the UFC desires me to struggle subsequent. What do you assume? @SugaSeanMMA
— Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili (@MerabDvalishvil) September 27, 2024
Dvalishvili’s provide could possibly be an attractive one for O’Malley. The previous titleholder insists the judges received the choice flawed, stating his perception that he received three of 5 rounds towards the Georgian.
The champion ideally desires the struggle 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 is not going to happen subsequent.
Heading into the bout, Sean O’Malley was battling accidents and has a surgical procedure booked — seemingly maintaining him out till mid-2025.
O’Malley’s absence will stunt Dvalishvili’s plans, although he does have a contender keen to step into the fireplace and struggle him subsequent.
After having arguably the perfect efficiency of his profession final day trip, Umar Nurmagomedov has been calling for his shot on the title.
Nonetheless, no information has been launched on Merab Dvalishvili’s first protection presently.
