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Sean O’Malley Says Losing to Merab Dvalishvili Was ‘Embarrassing’

O’Malley admitted one of the hardest parts of losing to Merab was getting beaten by a much shorter rival, calling it “embarrassing” despite praising the Georgian’s strength. The former bantamweight champion dropped two title fights to Dvalishvili, first by decision at Noche UFC in September 2024, then by submission in their UFC 316 rematch in June 2025.