In a thrilling showdown at UFC 306, bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) faced a tough challenge from Merab Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) in Las Vegas. Ultimately, it was Dvalishvili who emerged victorious, claiming the 135-pound title with a unanimous decision.

The defeat has stirred up a storm in the bantamweight division, with top contenders wasting no time in calling out O'Malley. One of the loudest voices belonged to former two-division champion Henry Cejudo (16-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC), who had previously expressed interest in facing O'Malley. Cejudo took to social media to mock the fallen champion, drawing comparisons between him and Conor McGregor, pointing out their vulnerability to takedowns. Cejudo even jested about teaching "Wrestling for Cokeheads" at 8 AM, challenging O'Malley to join him.

Joining in on the criticism was former champion Petr Yan (17-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC), who brought up their contentious bout in Abu Dhabi. According to Yan, he believes O'Malley was gifted a decision victory, and he is eager to settle the score in a rematch. Yan wasted no time in throwing down the gauntlet, letting O'Malley know that "rematch season is open."

However, not all contenders aimed to taunt O'Malley. Cory Sandhagen (17-5 MMA, 10-4 UFC), who recently suffered a loss to Umar Nurmagomedov, took a more respectful approach. Sandhagen congratulated Dvalishvili on his victory and then turned his attention to O'Malley. He urged the fallen champion to give the fans an incredible striker's matchup, even jokingly adding that he couldn't promise not to kiss O'Malley in the fight.

With the bantamweight division buzzing with excitement, it remains to be seen who Sean O'Malley will face next in his quest for redemption. The challenge has been issued, and contenders are eager to step up and test their skills against the former champion. Fans can expect fireworks as the race to claim the coveted bantamweight title heats up, promising an electrifying future for the division.