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Live Results of UFC 306: Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili
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    Live Results of UFC 306: Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili

    UFC 306 will make history on Saturday night as the first live sporting event held inside the renowned Sphere in Las Vegas.

    The event will be headlined by a men’s bantamweight title fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili, plus the first women’s championship trilogy bout in UFC history when women’s flyweight champ Alexa Grasso defends her belt against former titleholder Valentina Shevchenko.

    Meanwhile, a fan-friendly featherweight fight between two-time title challenger Brian Ortega and streaking contender Diego Lopes is also featured on a card that carries a theme of celebrating Mexico’s contribution to combat sports. Eight of the 10 scheduled bouts feature a Mexican-born athlete.

    The second annual Noche UFC event packaged in a never-before-seen way at the Sphere is sure to leave fight fans in awe of the spectacle.

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    Sean O’Malley defends his title vs. Merab Dvalishvili, plus Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko complete their trilogy at the UFC’s unique Sphere event. Watch on Saturday, with prelim coverage at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, and pay-per-view main card starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

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    Here are the live results from UFC 306: O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili.

    MAIN CARD

    — Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili (for men’s bantamweight title)

    — Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko (for women’s flyweight title)

    — Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes

    — Daniel Zellhuber vs. Esteban Ribovics

    — Ronaldo Rodriguez vs. Ode’ Osbourne

    PRELIMINARY CARD

    — Irene Aldana vs. Norma Dumont

    — Manuel Torres vs. Ignacio Bahamondes

    Ketlen Souza defeats Yazmin Jauregui via submission at 3:02 of Round 1

    Despite entering the octagon as a massive underdog, “Esquentadinha” put fight fans on notice when she connected on a devastating left hook and then locked in a rear-naked choke that put Souza to sleep.

    Joshua Van defeats Edgar Chairez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

    In a fight that saw both flyweight fighters stumble courtesy of some cracking strikes, and a rarely-seen spinning back fist, it was Van who took care of business in a decisive third round to improve to 4-1 in the UFC.

    Raul Rosas Jr. defeats Aoriqileng via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

    While facing the pressure of the first fight in the first-ever sporting event at the Sphere, “El Niño” once again showed the poise of a veteran.

    Still the youngest fighter in the UFC at 19 years old, Rosas Jr. improved to 4-1 under the banner and earned a third straight victory.

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    UFC 306: Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili was a highly anticipated matchup between two rising stars in the bantamweight division. The fight took place on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and fans were treated to an exciting night of action.

    In the main event, Sean O’Malley faced off against Merab Dvalishvili in a bout that had the potential to shake up the rankings in the bantamweight division. O’Malley, known for his flashy striking and unorthodox style, was looking to continue his rise up the ranks with a win over Dvalishvili, who was coming off a dominant victory in his last fight.

    The fight started off with both fighters feeling each other out in the first round, with O’Malley landing some flashy strikes and Dvalishvili looking to close the distance and take the fight to the ground. In the second round, Dvalishvili was able to secure a takedown and control O’Malley on the ground for much of the round, landing some ground and pound in the process.

    As the fight entered the third round, O’Malley came out with a sense of urgency, landing some big shots and looking to finish the fight. However, Dvalishvili was able to weather the storm and secure another takedown, controlling O’Malley for much of the round.

    In the end, the judges scored the fight in favor of Merab Dvalishvili, with all three judges scoring the fight 29-28 in his favor. The win was a huge statement for Dvalishvili, who solidified his place as a top contender in the bantamweight division.

    Overall, UFC 306 was a night filled with exciting fights and memorable moments. The main event between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili lived up to the hype and delivered a thrilling contest for fans to enjoy. As both fighters continue their journeys in the UFC, it will be interesting to see where their paths lead and what challenges lie ahead for them in the future.