An unforgettable day for Georgia, Georgian sport and Georgian people ❤
7-8AM, thousands of people in the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia, paralyzed capital city, and #AndNew UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili!
AdvertisementWhat a time to be alive as a Georgian!
Setanta… pic.twitter.com/yiL6SLBewR
— Giorgi Kokiashvili (@iHeartGeorgius1) September 15, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili’s championship triumph drew a crowd in his native Georgia.
A video posted by Setanta Sports showed a throng of fans gathered in the streets of Tbilisi, the Georgian capital, to watch Dvalishvili claim the bantamweight throne with a unanimous decision triumph over Sean O’Malley in the main event of UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
According to Setanta Sports’ Giorgi Kokiashvili, the throng exceeded 10,000 people. Dvalishvili, who hails from the capital, has garnered 11 consecutive victories in UFC competition. In addition to O’Malley, “The Machine” has bested the likes of Henry Cejudo, Petr Yan, Jose Aldo, Marlon Moraes and John Dodson, to name a few.
This is how Georgian fans celebrated Merab Dvalishvili’s Championship victory over Sean O’Malley in the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia
7AM, more than 10’000 people, paralyzed streets, total joy and unforgettable emotions! ❤
Setanta Sports#UFC306 | #NocheUFC |… pic.twitter.com/fVk5fnERf4
— Giorgi Kokiashvili (@iHeartGeorgius1) September 15, 2024
Umar Nurmagomedov is looming as the most likely opponent for Dvalishvili’s first title defense, though it is currently unknown when the Georgian standout will be ready to return to action.
