After TJ Dillashaw, fans were reluctant to hand the bantamweight GOAT title to anyone else. But Merab Dvalishvili ’s resume makes a strong case for why he deserves that spot. His recent dominant win over Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 was nothing short of spectacular. The victory not only earned him a big payday but also sent a clear message to the entire division.

Dvalishvili submitted O’Malley with a ninja choke at 4:42 of Round 3 at UFC 316. According to SportySalaries , “The Machine” secured a guaranteed $800K, and with maximum PPV shares, his total earnings could reach $2.2 million. On the other hand, ‘Suga’ O’Malley made a guaranteed $1 million, potentially matching Dvalishvili’s $2.2 million with PPV revenue.

Dvalishvili also took home a $50K Performance of the Night bonus, alongs

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