Resilient Dvalishvili Secures Bantamweight Title, Poses with Trump Post-Win
Fighter Dvalishvili Delivers Impressive Performance as Expected in MMA Outing
FB TW WA E-MAIL PRNT CLIP Hopp über die Käfigseile! **MMA "Machine" Dvalishvili retains his bantamweight title with a third-round submission victory over Sean O'Malley at UFC 316. The celebration was an unexpected one - a knee to the ground before the U.S. President.
Yep, you heard it right. The unfazed MMA champ, Merab Dvalishvili, added a splash of controversy to his win by kneeling and posing with Donald Trump after the match. But let's dial it back to the main event — a wrestler versus striker duel that promised a stark contrast.
Defending his title, Dvalishvili proved the odds wrong, subduing the talented Sean O'Malley in round three. The crowd roared as their local hero showcased his impressive striking skills, while Dvalishvili displayed masterful wrestling moves.
Both fighters were nimble, darting around the cage in a captivating dance of power and precision. Sean seemed to peak in the second round, adeptly fending off Dvalishvili's takedowns, yet it was only a temporary victory.
The third round was a different story, as Dvalishvili, true to his "Machine" moniker, swept Sean off balance and imposed his dominance on the ground. Each of Sean's attempts to rise met with another masterful takedown by the champion. The match ended with a victory by submission, and Dvalishvili leaped about the cage, scaling the fence with a flourish before greeting UFC boss Dana White and the American President.
Reflecting on his triumph, Dvalishvili expressed gratitude for inspiring the younger generation. As for his next opponent, rumors suggest a battle with Cory Sandhagen on the horizon.
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Harrison Secures Tap-out Victory
In the female bantamweight title clash, Kayla Harrison tackled Juliana Pena, aiming for UFC glory in her final career bout. A former judo Olympic champion, Harrison swiftly executed her strategy on the ground in the initial rounds, eventually causing Pena to submit.
Round two showcased the same strategy, with Harrison sweeping Pena effortlessly with a foot sweep and transitioning into advantageous positions. Pena earned a point penalty for repeatedly kicking Harrison in the head with her feet, but it was ultimately her undoing.
Harrison emerged victorious and extended an invitation to UFC legend Amanda Nunes, who eagerly accepted the challenge, gearing up for a return to the octagon.
UFC 316 PrelimsBantamweight: Merab Dvalishvili (c) defeats Sean O'Malley by submission in round three.
Women's Bantamweight: Kayla Harrison defeats Juliana Pena (c) by submission in round two.
Middleweight: Joe Pyfer defeats Kelvin Gastelum by decision.
Bantamweight: Mario Bautista defeats Patchy Mix by decision.
Welterweight: Kevin Holland defeats Vicente Luque by submission in round two
[Sources: ntv.de, mba]
- Intensity and Drama
- Mixed Martial Arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
Sports enthusiasts were treated to an electrifying mixed-martial-arts event as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) "Machine" Dvalishvili retained his bantamweight title at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), showcasing his supreme wrestling skills in a riveting battle against Sean O'Malley. Meanwhile, in the female bantamweight title clash, Kayla Harrison secured a dramatic tap-out victory over Juliana Pena, adding to the suspense and excitement of the UFC 316 prelims.
