In a thrilling main event at Noche UFC 306, Merab Dvalishvili dethroned Sean O'Malley to become the new UFC bantamweight champion, securing a dominant decision victory. The fight, which took place at The Las Vegas Sphere, showcased incredible skills and determination of both fighters.
O'Malley, known for his striking prowess and charismatic personality, faced a formidable opponent in Dvalishvili. The Georgian's relentless pace, grappling skills, and cardio proved to be the deciding factors in the contest. Dvalishvili's relentless pressure and takedowns dominated the fight, leaving O'Malley struggling to find his rhythm.
While O'Malley landed some significant strikes, Dvalishvili's control of the octagon and ability to dictate the pace of the fight was too much for the defending champion. The judges' decision was unanimous, reflecting Dvalishvili's superior performance throughout the five rounds.
Check out some of the fight highlights from the main event of Noche UFC 306.
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Merab Dvalishvili made his way into the octagon in red trunks:
Sean O'Malley made his way into the octagon in the black trunks:
The ring girls rocked outfits inspired by the Aztec legacy and the timeless vision of Mexico:
Dvalishvili opened the fight with a high kick:
The challenger had a couple of takedown moments in the first round:
Merab Dvalishvili showed some great agility heading into the second round:
Dvalishvili had an interesting moment with his opponent toward the end of the second round:
Knees and submission attempt from the challenger:
O'Malley felt the pressure of his opponent throughout the fight:
O'Malley had his moment in the final seconds of the third round:
‘Sugar’s reign was short-lived as the challenger seized control of the offense in the fourth round:
Following the five-round championship fight, Dvalishvili pulled off an incredible decision win against O’Malley. This victory marks ‘The Machine’s’ 11th consecutive win: