Merab Dvalishvili emerged victorious against Sean O'Malley at UFC 316, winning in a dominant display with a third-round submission. This fight followed their previous match where Dvalishvili claimed the bantamweight title via unanimous decision. In this rematch, Dvalishvili's superiority was evident as he outlanded O'Malley significantly, securing his victory with a D'Arce choke. The win represents his 13th consecutive victory, showcasing his impressive skills and fortifying his position in UFC history as one of the top bantamweights with his third title defense.
Dvalishvili took the 135-pound championship from O'Malley in a unanimous decision at UFC Noche in September, in a fight that was competitive but a clear victory for him.
Dvalishvili said, 'I just work every day and repeat. Training is number one for me. Afterwards, I can hang out, enjoy with friends, go to church, look for a wife, whatever.'
The victory marked Dvalishvili's 13th in a row, tied for the fourth-longest streak in UFC history. It tied him for the fourth-most wins in bantamweight history at 12.
Dvalishvili looked unstoppable from the start. According to UFC Stats he outlanded O'Malley 135-34 in total strikes.
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