UFC 306 promises to be an exhilarating event as the bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is set to defend his title against Merab Dvalishvili. The high-profile match will take place at the Sphere in Las Vegas on September 14, as confirmed by MMA journalist Ariel Helwani.
In addition to the main event, UFC 306 will also feature a highly anticipated women’s flyweight title bout between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko. Fans can look forward to an action-packed night, with another intriguing fight on the card: Diego Lopes will square off against Brian Ortega.
Sean O’Malley, who captured the bantamweight title with a TKO victory over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292, is looking to defend his championship for the second time. O’Malley recently improved his record to 18-1-0 with 12 knockouts following a unanimous decision win over Marlon Vera at UFC 299. That victory not only secured his title defense but also avenged his previous loss to Vera.
On the other hand, Merab Dvalishvili is on an impressive 10-fight win streak, having recently defeated former champions like Jose Aldo, Petr Yan, and Henry Cejudo. With a record of 17-4-0, Dvalishvili is coming off a notable victory against Cejudo at UFC 298. The Georgian fighter has expressed his eagerness to face O’Malley, even jokingly posting on Instagram about preparing a grave for his opponent.
In a March interview, Dvalishvili stated, “Don’t be surprised, I may knock him out because he is very confident and I have some skills. I’m getting better and I’m training, and I can knock out O’Malley, I believe so.”
O’Malley has also shown interest in this matchup, declaring his readiness to face Dvalishvili. “Merab is f–king next,” O’Malley said in March. “His wish is granted. A lot of people said I’m ducking him. I just really am not ducking that little dude. I like the fight for me. There’s multiple ways to win. I’m excited about the fight now finally.”
As UFC 306 approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting this clash of bantamweight titans and the other thrilling matchups on the card. The event is set to deliver high-stakes drama and showcase some of the best talents in mixed martial arts.
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