Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili is an upcoming mixed martial arts bantamweight championship bout promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight is scheduled to headline Noche UFC 306: O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili on September 14, 2024. Merab Dvalishvili, who maintains a record of 17 wins and 4 losses (17-4-0), will be taking his first title shot opportunity against the reigning champion Sean O’Malley.
Merab Dvalishvili, who goes by the moniker ‘The Machine’ fights out of Long Island, New York. In his last fight, the Georgian native squared off against Henry Cejudoi at UFC 298 and won the bout via a unanimous decision. On the other hand, Sean O'Malley faced Marlon Vera in his last fight and successfully defended the bantamweight title via a unanimous decision after 5 rounds.
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Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Sean O'Malley | Merab Dvalishvili |
| MMA Record | 18-1-0 (1NC) | 17-4-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Bantamweight) | Champion | 1 |
| Last Fight | Win | Win |
| Nationality | American | Georgian |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg) | 135 lb (61 kg) |
| Age | 29 | 33 |
| Reach | 72 in | 68 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 62% | 42% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 43% | 37% |
| Takedown Defense | 63% | 81% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 3 | 10 |
| MMA Debut | 2015 | 2014 |
Sean O'Malley Record
Sean O'Malley maintains a professional MMA record of 18 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest (18-1-0 (1NC)). O’Malley has notable wins over fierce opponents like Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan. Among his wins, 12 were achieved by knockout, one by submission, and five via decision.
| 20 matches | 18 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 12 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Merab Dvalishvili Record
Merab Dvalishvili holds a respectable MMA record of 17 wins and 4 losses (17-4-0). Of his victories, 3 came via knockout, 1 by submitting his opponent, and 13 by decision.
| 21 matches | 17 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 13 | 3 |
FAQs on Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili
A. Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili is scheduled for September 14, 2024, headlining Noche UFC 306.
A. Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili is set to take place at the Sphere, In Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
A. Sean O'Malley holds an MMA record of 18-1-0 (1NC) and is currently the bantamweight champion.
A. Merab Dvalishvili holds an MMA record of 17 wins and 4 losses in 21 fights (17-4-0).
A. Sean O'Malley is an American national.
A. Merab Dvalishvili was part of the Ring of Combat and CES MMA rosters before signing with the UFC.
