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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Sept. 17: New No. 1 in two divisions after UFC 306 title changes

BAD MMA News — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 03:54:53 +0000

It’s not often two major championships change hands on the same night, but that’s what went down this past Saturday at UFC 306 . The historic event at Sphere in Las Vegas saw Merab Dvalishvili claim the UFC bantamweight title from Sean O’Malley by unanimous decision in the main event, while Valentina Shevchenko recaptured the women’s flyweight title with a unanimous decision over Alexa Grasso in their historic trilogy fight. Dvalishvili and Shevchenko were both entered fight week as No. 2 in their respective divisions against the No. 1.

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Sean O’Malley requires surgery following title defeat

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:54:33 +0000

The bad news continues to pile up for Sean O’Malley . Shortly after news that he was suffering from an injury heading into his title bout at UFC 306 surfaced, it has now been confirmed that ‘Suga’ will require surgery. O’Malley was at the heart of the bantamweight division’s rise to becoming one of the most exciting weight classes in the sport. Now, the fan-favorite must fight his way back to the top after losing his belt this past weekend

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UFC 306 Highlights: Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:30:59 +0000

UFC 306 took place at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Sept. 14 and was headlined by a bantamweight title bout between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili . Dvalishvili defeated O’Malley via unanimous decision to capture the 135-pound championship.

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UFC 306 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 03:18:22 +0000

Since the early days when the sport was anything but a mainstream endeavor the MMA industry has thrived and survived through various websites, forums, and, perhaps most importantly, social-media platforms. Fighters interact with fans, each other and many more through the likes of X, Facebook and Instagram, which helps outsiders get a deeper look into the minds of the athletes. Following Saturday’s UFC 306 event in Las Vegas, several of the winning and losing fighters, along with their coaches, training partners or family members, took to social media to react to the event or share a message with supporters

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Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Sean O’Malley after UFC 306 title loss?

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 23:16:51 +0000

(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for new champ Merab Dvalishvili after UFC 306? ) Sean O’Malley ’s time as bantamweight champion came to a startling end Saturday when Merab Dvalishvili took his belt in the UFC 306 main event. Unlike his previous loss to Marlon Vera, which he later avenged, there was no doubt about this one. O’Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) was outworked by Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) over five rounds in a unanimous decision defeat at Sphere in Las Vegas, showing his grappling still needs to improve in the performance. O’Malley’s quick climb to the top meant he skipped over fighting many noteworthy, ranked names at 135 pounds. He’s going to have to go through some of them now if he ever wants the gold back, and there’s no shortage of intriguing matchups.

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Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for new champ Merab Dvalishvili after UFC 306?

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 21:03:22 +0000

(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Sean O’Malley after UFC 306 title loss? ) Merab Dvalishvili started a new chapter in bantamweight history Saturday when he claimed the title from Sean O’Malley in a one-sided UFC 306 main event. Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) made his record-setting 10th consecutive win at 135 pounds the biggest one yet and used his superior grappling to shut down O’Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) over five rounds for a unanimous decision to claim gold at Sphere in Las Vegas. Related Merab Dvalishvili def. Sean O'Malley at UFC 306 at Sphere in Las Vegas: Best photos UFC 306 social media reactions: Merab Dvalishvili's dominant title win over Sean O'Malley met with praise from fighters It appears the UFC already has decided on whom it wants to be first up to challenge Dvalishvili. Undefeated contender Umar Nurmagomedov was shown on the broadcast after the belt was wrapped around Dvalishvili, and all signs point to him being next

Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for new champ Merab Dvalishvili after UFC 306? – MMA Junkie

5 biggest takeaways from UFC 306: Sean O’Malley faces tough trek back to title

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:21:19 +0000

What mattered most at UFC 306 at Sphere? Here are a few post-fight musings … * * * *

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Merab Dvalishvili defeats Sean O’Malley in one-sided fight

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 06:27:38 +0000

A bantamweight title bout headlined Saturday’s UFC 306 fight card at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Champion Sean O’Malley put his title on the line against top contender Merab Dvalishvili . O’Malley won the 135-pound championship by stopping Dvalishvili’s teammate Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292.

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UFC 306 Post-Fight Press Conference Video

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 06:27:37 +0000

UFC 306: O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili took place at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Saturday and featured two world title bouts. In the main event, Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili fought for the bantamweight title. In the co-main event, women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso faced former titleholder Valentina Shevchenko in a trilogy bout. Both titles changed hands at UFC 306

UFC 306 Post-Fight Press Conference Video – MMA Weekly

UFC 306 social media reactions: Merab Dvalishvili’s dominant title win over Sean O’Malley met with praise from fighters

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 06:27:34 +0000

Merab Dvalishvili finally took helm at the top of the bantamweight division Saturday when he captured the title from Sean O’Malley in the UFC 306 headliner. Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) closed out the promotion’s historic debut event at Sphere in Las Vegas when he extended his winning streak to 11 consecutive fights courtesy of a unanimous decision triumph over O’Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) to mark a new champion in the 135-pound division. Check below for the top X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Dvalishvili beating O’Malley at UFC 306

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