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“Suga Show” came to an end Saturday night in Las Vegas, where Sean O’Malley suffered a sobering defeat at the hands of Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili.

O’Malley, who had built a reputation as one of the most exciting prospects in the UFC, was outwrestled and outgrappled by Dvalishvili in a unanimous decision loss in the main event of UFC 306 at the UFC Apex.

It was a stunning upset, as O’Malley was a -450 favorite entering the fight. But Dvalishvili, who is known for his relentless grappling, was able to control O’Malley for most of the fight.

The fight was a clear example of the different styles that can be found in the UFC. O’Malley is a flashy striker who relies on his speed and power to win fights. Dvalishvili is a grinder who uses his wrestling to control his opponents and wear them down.

In the end, Dvalishvili’s style was too much for O’Malley. The Georgian wrestler was able to take O’Malley down at will and keep him there for long stretches.

The loss is a major setback for O’Malley, who had been on a tear since joining the UFC in 2017. He had won six straight fights, including a knockout of Raulian Paiva in his last outing.

But Dvalishvili was a different kind of challenge for O’Malley. The Georgian is a veteran of 22 UFC fights and is known for his toughness and resilience.

O’Malley will now have to go back to the drawing board and figure out how to adjust his style to avoid a similar fate in the future.

For Dvalishvili, the win is a major statement. He is now the No. 1 contender for the UFC bantamweight championship.

In the co-main event of UFC 306, Valentina Shevchenko reclaimed her UFC women’s flyweight championship with a dominant decision win over Alexa Grasso.

Shevchenko, who had lost the title to Julianna Pena in her last fight, was in complete control against Grasso. She used her superior striking and grappling to outclass the Mexican challenger.

The win is a major triumph for Shevchenko, who is one of the most dominant champions in the UFC. She has now won eight straight title fights and is showing no signs of slowing down.

Grasso, who was making her first attempt at a UFC title, put up a valiant effort. But she was simply outmatched by the more experienced Shevchenko.