The battle between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili is the headline of UFC 306, the fight for the UFC bantamweight title. This says pretty much everything about its importance.
Sean O’Malley News
Sean O’Malley has 20 MMA battles so far and an impressive record of 18 triumphs, one no-contest, and one loss. Notably, his sole defeat came against Marlon Vera a few years ago, yet he managed to get even beating Chito a few months ago. Most of his victories—12 to be exact—came by way of KO. Five saw decisions and one was by a submission.
O’Malley stands out as a phenomenal puncher. His right hand delivers darkness to his rivals, and we have seen that so many times in the past. Suga’s takedown defense has improved considerably over time, making him a bit more versatile in the octagon. This was evident in his bout against Sterling, the reigning champion at that time, where O’Malley successfully fended off numerous takedown attempts.
Merab Dvalishvili News
Merab is also riding a streak of good results. With 12 straight victories, this guy emerged as a perfect choice for a title shot. Plus, there was some beef before when Merab stole O’Malley’s jacket. The Georgian is Sterling’s good friend, and when these two clashed, he was logically on Aljo’s side.
Hailing from the Caucasus region, Merab’s wrestling skills are top-notch. That part of the world has by far the best wrestlers. Dvalishvili’s exceptional cardio enables him to persistently pursue takedowns and, when he gets one, to suffocate the opponent and close the fight. While he may lack knockout power, his disciplined wrestling and unreal cardio are the key factors behind his victories.
Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili Betting Tips
This is a close one, but we believe that Merab’s wrestling will make and edge here. Even though O’Malley significantly improved his takedown defense skills, Merab’s physicality will eventually crack him and turn the tide in Georgian’s favor. So the final pick here is Merab to win.
Betting Tip: Merab Wins
Bookmaker: BetOnline.com
Odds: 2.10
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