Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley
In a thrilling UFC event in Las Vegas, Georgia’s Merab Dvalishvili took the bantamweight crown from American Sean O’Malley via unanimous decision.
Dvalishvili dominated O’Malley throughout the five-round contest, with bizarre moments including a heated argument with O’Malley’s corner and an unusual kiss on the champion’s back at the end of round two.
Despite O’Malley’s brief resurgence in the final round, Dvalishvili’s control secured him the win, with judges scoring 48-47 and 49-46 in his favor.
Co-Main Event: Valentina Shevchenko Regains Flyweight Title
In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko showcased her dominance, regaining the flyweight title from Alexa Grasso. Shevchenko’s wrestling was the key, with eight takedowns in a decisive victory, avenging her previous controversial draw with Grasso.
Elsewhere, Diego Lopes defeated Brian Ortega, while Esteban Ribovics won a split decision over Daniel Zellhuber. Ketlen Souza submitted Yazmin Jauregui, and Ignacio Bahamondes knocked out Manuel Torres.
