(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Sean O’Malley after UFC 306 title loss? ) Merab Dvalishvili started a new chapter in bantamweight history Saturday when he claimed the title from Sean O’Malley in a one-sided UFC 306 main event. Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) made his record-setting 10th consecutive win at 135 pounds the biggest one yet and used his superior grappling to shut down O’Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) over five rounds for a unanimous decision to claim gold at Sphere in Las Vegas. Related Merab Dvalishvili def. Sean O'Malley at UFC 306 at Sphere in Las Vegas: Best photos UFC 306 social media reactions: Merab Dvalishvili's dominant title win over Sean O'Malley met with praise from fighters It appears the UFC already has decided on whom it wants to be first up to challenge Dvalishvili. Undefeated contender Umar Nurmagomedov was shown on the broadcast after the belt was wrapped around Dvalishvili, and all signs point to him being next
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