Sean O'Malley lost according to an MMA icon for an important reason for Merab Dvalishvili.
On June 7, 'Suga' was again short of his Georgian enemy, at UFC 316, in the Prudental Center in Newark, New Jersey, US, via submission on the third round.
After the competition, Dvalishvili shared a heart -warming celebration with Kayla Harrison, while O'Malley returned to the dressing room broken heart.
In the eyes of a former title -however, there was little that he could have done to have overcome 'the machine'.
Wow: Merab Dvalishvili Zwerm by fans during Open-Top Busparade in Georgia Na UFC 316 victory
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Chael Sonnen says that Merab Dvalishvili has become even better since his first fight with Sean O'Malley
Chael Sonnen believes that Sean O'Malley produced the best performance of his career last weekend.
Although he claims that his countryman has improved the areas of his play, he thinks that Merab Dvalishvili has made even bigger jumps.
In a video uploaded to his YouTube channel, 'The American Gangster' exclaimed: 'Sean O'Malley set up his best version ever. He repaired his wrestling, he repaired his clambering, he created major problems for Merab. So why is he ready?
“Teddy Atlas says:” The night that a man wins a world championship, he gets 30% better, but sometimes even more. “That is what we saw.
“Merab did better against an opponent who did 10% better. I can't give Merab his praise, even with a bias I can't do it unless you understand how well O'Malley fought.”
Daniel Cormier called after making interesting take during Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O'Malley
The fight between O'Malley and Dvalishvili was remarkable for many reasons.
With the legend who puts double over his rival, he cuts an inheritance to compete with that of the Great Dominick Cruz.
During the competition he looked nothing less than sensational.
At a stunning moment, Dvalishhvili let Daniel Cormier eat his words almost immediately.