Following his loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306, Sean O'Malley has expressed disagreement with the judges' decision, claiming he won three of the five rounds. O'Malley plans to take an extended break from fighting to recover from injuries, stating it may be up to a year before he returns to the Octagon. Despite his contention, O'Malley acknowledges that Dvalishvili was physically stronger and deserved the win on fight night. UFC 306, held at the Las Vegas Sphere, was praised for its spectacular visuals and lived up to the promotional hype. Former fighter Israel Adesanya regretted not attending the event, highlighting its unique experience. The event saw enthusiastic reactions from other MMA fighters and fans, adding to its historic significance.