Days after the highly anticipated UFC 306 event at the Sphere, Sean O'Malley (18-2, 1 NC) continues to voice his disagreement over the judges' decision that cost him his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili (18-4). Despite the official scorecards declaring Dvalishvili the winner with scores of 49-46, 48-47, 48-47, O'Malley remains adamant that he should still be recognized as the UFC champion. O'Malley argues that based on the damage inflicted during the fight, he believes he won rounds 1, 3, and 5, emphasizing that his performance warrants him keeping the title.

In a contentious striker versus grappler face-off, O'Malley's striking prowess was tested by Dvalishvili's relentless takedowns, ultimately leading to the judges' decision in favor of the latter and the end of O'Malley's one-year reign as the bantamweight champion. O'Malley, known for his precision striking, acknowledged his struggles in landing power shots against Dvalishvili but maintained that he was more effective in causing damage throughout rounds 1, 3, and 5. The post-fight analysis by O'Malley on his social media platforms, where he dissected each round in his favor, has sparked a debate among fans and the MMA community regarding the outcome of the title match.

Despite the criticism and backlash from fans, O'Malley remains steadfast in his belief that he emerged victorious in the battle against Dvalishvili, citing his exceptional performance in rounds 1, 3, and 5 as grounds for declaring himself as the rightful champion. The fighter's impassioned plea for a reevaluation of the judges' decision highlights his unwavering confidence in his fighting abilities and his desire to retain the championship status he feels was unfairly stripped away. As O'Malley expresses his unwavering declaration of being the champ, the MMA world eagerly anticipates the resolution of this contentious dispute in the aftermath of UFC 306.