NEWARK, New Jersey — Merab Dvalishvili retained his 135-pound championship when he tapped out Sean O’Malley in the third round in the main event of UFC 316 on Saturday night at the Prudential ...

Dvalishvili was on cloud nine — well, make it 13 to match his winning streak — after he successfully defended his 135-pound championship with a dominant performance in the main event of UFC 316.

UFC boss Dana White backed ‘early stoppage’ claims by immediately booking a trilogy fight. In October 2006, Ortiz quickly KO’d Shamrock again to settle their rivalry at an event billed as ...