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Dvalishvili Submits O’Malley to Retain Title as Harrison Captures UFC Bantamweight Gold

Dvalishvili's submission streak positions him as a leading bantamweight with a title defense against Cory Sandhagen looming.

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Overview

  • Merab Dvalishvili secured a third-round D’Arce choke over Sean O’Malley to defend his UFC bantamweight title.
  • The victory extended Dvalishvili’s win streak to 13 straight, tying for the fourth-longest active run in UFC history.
  • Kayla Harrison submitted Julianna Peña with a kimura late in the second round to claim the UFC women’s bantamweight championship.
  • President Donald Trump and Mike Tyson watched the title bouts cageside at the Prudential Center in Newark.
  • Dvalishvili has set his sights on No. 1 contender Cory Sandhagen for his next defense, and Harrison immediately called out Amanda Nunes for her inaugural title defense.