Merab Dvalishvili taps Sean O'Malley, retains title at UFC 316

Merab Dvalishvili secured a dominant victory over Sean O'Malley at UFC 316, ending their two-fight rivalry with a third-round submission that left O'Malley utterly defeated. The win extended Dvalishvili's remarkable 13-0 undefeated streak and cemented his place in UFC history as one of the promotion's elite bantamweights. Defying all expectations, Dvalishvili dominated on the feet, outlanded him heavily, and locked in a devastating choke before the bell. The win sends Dvalishvili on the brink of facing the No. 1 contender, Cory Sandhagen, after his next scheduled fight.