Merab Dvalishvili's back-to-back title fight losses include defeats to Sean O'Malley, who recently beat Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026.
What happened at UFC Freedom 250?
Sean O'Malley won against Aiemann Zahabi via TKO in round 2, with the referee stopping the fight at 4:02.
Why it matters for Merab Dvalishvili
O'Malley's win over Zahabi comes after his debated unanimous decision win over Song Yadong in January 2026.
What comes next for Sean O'Malley?
Zahabi's loss ends his seven-fight winning streak, with previous wins against Marlon Vera and Jose Aldo.
O'Malley and Zahabi fought at the UFC Freedom 250 event, which took place on the South Lawn of the White House and streamed live on Paramount+.
The fight resulted in O'Malley's 20th win, with a record of 20-3 MMA and 12-3 UFC.
Zahabi's record now stands at 14-3 MMA and 8-3 UFC.
The bantamweight division fight was refereed by Jason Herzog.
O'Malley's win may impact Merab Dvalishvili's title chances, given their recent history.
Merab Dvalishvili's losses to O'Malley were back-to-back title fight losses.
The UFC Freedom 250 event featured several fights, with O'Malley vs Zahabi being a key matchup.
The South Lawn of the White House hosted the event, which was streamed live on Paramount+.
O'Malley's TKO win in round 2 ended Zahabi's winning streak.
The fight was a significant one for the bantamweight division, with implications for Merab Dvalishvili's title chances