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Last September, Merab Dvalishvili dethroned Sean O’Malley, capturing the UFC bantamweight title via unanimous decision in the UFC 306 main event. Now, the two are set to run it back at UFC 316 on June 7 in Newark, NJ.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 5

UFC 316 Adds a High-Stakes Bout - Why This Fight Could Be Make-or-Break

UFC 316 is shaping up to be one of the summer’s most action-packed cards. Anchored by a bantamweight title rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley, the event continues to grow with the addition of compelling matchups across the board.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 3

Sean O'Malley: 'This rematch was supposed to happen'

When Sean O'Malley (18-2, 1 NC) and Merab Dvalishvili (19-4) fought at UFC 306, O'Malley was not at his best. On Tuesday, UFC CEO Dana White announced that a rematch between O'Malley and Dvalishvili headlines the UFC 316 fight card in June and O'Malley say's he'll be about to complete at his 'full potential.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Sean O'Malley Reveals the Sacrifices Driving His UFC Return: 'It Changed My Life'

The bantamweight division is bracing for a major shakeup as UFC 316 prepares to host a pivotal title rematch. Scheduled for June 7, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, the event features a championship clash that fans have been eagerly awaiting.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 5

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O'Malley Outlines Plan to Reclaim Title

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O'Malley took some time to reflect on his loss to Merab Dvalishvili last September and where he sees his career headed this year.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 27

Ex-UFC Champ Sean O’Malley Explains Decision to Ditch Social Media

Sean O'Malley, one of the UFC's most viral fighters and a near social media influencer, is sacrificing his online presence for a greater cause. 'Suga' Sean O'Malley aims to bounce back from his second professional loss against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in September 2024.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 11

Sean O’Malley on Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov, Who He's Backing at UFC 311

Sean O'Malley is keeping a close eye on the next bantamweight title fight. Still in the title conversation is the former UFC Champion O'Malley, even after a loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in September.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 27

Sean O'Malley on the mend and back in the gym

Former bantamweight titleholder Sean O'Malley underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip following his UFC 306 championship loss to Merab Dvalishvili.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 17

Sean O'Malley Says Renewed UFC Veteran Put Lightweight Division on Notice

Sean O'Malley and his coach think one rejuvenated UFC veteran has put the lightweight division on notice. Renato Moicano has been on a roll as of late.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 16

Why Sean O'Malley Doesn't Regret Fighting Merab Dvalishvili Injured

Sean O'Malley has no regrets taking the UFC 306 fight against Merab Dvalishvili while injured. O'Malley was hoping to maintain his hold on the UFC Bantamweight Championship inside the Sphere in Las Vegas back in September.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 14

Sean O’Malley credits Conor McGregor for inspiring him to birth the ‘Suga Show’ despite recent clashes

Conor McGregor and Sean O’Malley are currently not on friendly terms. Both superstars have traded multiple online insults against each other over the last few months.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 10

Sean O’Malley vows to upstage Umar Nurmagomedov for Merab Dvalishvili rematch on ONE condition

Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley was supposed to be taking his time off from fighting. After losing his title to Merab Dvalishvili, ‘Suga’ underwent surgery to fix his hips.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 7

'Quit Acting Like a Troll,' UFC Dark Horse Calls out Sean O'Malley

'Suga' Sean O'Malley decisively lost his bantamweight title at UFC 306, and now the contenders of the division are nipping at his heels to steal the limelight.

MMA News / Yardbarker / September 20

Merab Dvalishvili responds to Sean O’Malley rejecting UFC 306 result

Merab Dvalishvili hilariously responds to Sean O’Malley rejecting UFC 306 result

After losing his belt to Merab Dvalishvili, UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley seems to be going through the five stages of grief out of order.

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MMA News / Total Apex Sports / September 20

Sean O’Malley Rejects the Judges’ Decision at UFC 306

Sean O’Malley is now focused on the recent loss in the bantamweight title match where he lost against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306. Many fans and officials are convinced that ‘The Machine’ Dvalishvili had a rather convincing victory.

MMA News / Field Level Media / September 17

Sean O'Malley to have hip surgery after UFC 306 loss

Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley announced that he will have hip surgery next month. The 29-year-old sustained a torn labrum 10 weeks ago but battled through it, only to lose his 135-pound title to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 last Saturday in Las Vegas.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 17

Sean O’Malley Drops Timeline for UFC Return after Losing Title

"Suga" is taking his sweet time when it comes to fighting again. Sean O'Malley fought three times in a little more than a year, most recently at Sphere against stylistic nightmare Merab Dvalishvili.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 16

Sean O’Malley enters ’emo’ phase after devastating loss at UFC 306 Sphere event

‘Over promised and under delivered’, completely encapsulates Sean O’Malley‘s performance last night at UFC 306. O’Malley promised a knockout victory but ended up getting dominated for five rounds against Merab Dvalishvili.

MMA News / Yardbarker / September 11

Sean O’Malley’s coach admits Merab Dvalishvili is ‘a big problem’

UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley has recently talked about moving up to the featherweight division, and he’s hinted at taking a boxing match. But don’t think for a second that the 29-year-old superstar is looking past his UFC 306 matchup with Merab Dvalishvili.

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