Merab Dvalishvili was fortunate to walk away unscathed after being involved in a multi-car accident in New York. Dvalishvili’s friend, Giorgi Kiknadze, shared a video of the aftermath of the crash on social media.
Surging bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili confirmed he’ll finally challenge Sean O’Malley for the divisional gold. The spot – Madison Square Garden Arena “Sphere,” LV.
(Image credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports) Merab Dvalishvili has unveiled plans for his next fight, and it's a big one. Speaking on the UFC 301 post-fight show via UFC India, Dvalishvili, a winner of 10 of his 12 Octagon appearances and three of his last four overall, said he plans to fight as part of UFC 306 at the Sphere on Sept.
The last time, the UFC put on a pay-per-view event, it was a fever dream of star power and expert hijacking. However, this time the premier brand in mixed
It appears that Merab Dvalishvili will receive his long-awaited title shot. Dvalishvili was expected to be Sean O’Malley’s opponent for his first title defense before “Suga” called out Marlon Vera after claiming the belt with a knockout of Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292.
UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley aims to face the division’s top-ranked contender, Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley is coming off a one-sided unanimous decision win against Marlon Vera at UFC 299.
After stepping in as the backup at UFC 299, Merab Dvalishvili found himself rooting for Sean O’Malley to emerge victorious over Marlon “Chito” Vera, eagerly anticipating a potential showdown between them for the title.
Merab Dvalishvili is poised and eager for a chance to compete for the UFC bantamweight championship. With a remarkable 10-fight winning streak under his belt, Dvalishvili believes he has earned his shot at UFC gold.
Merab Dvalisvili was most certainly NOT a fan of Sean O’Malley’s post-fight interview. O’Malley’s reign as the UFC Bantamweight Champion continues after a masterclass performance over Chito Vera in the UFC 299 headliner.
SI’s MMA Notes, Quotes, and Anecdotes runs every week. Only moments after defeating Chito Vera at UFC 299, reigning bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley wasted no time in calling out a fight against Ilia Topuria.
If something goes awry ahead of UFC 299, Merab Dvalishvili could get his championship opportunity sooner than expected. The bantamweight contender’s management announced on Tuesday evening that “The Machine” will serve as the back-up fighter for the bantamweight title headliner between reigning champion Sean O'Malley and Marlon Vera.
This past Saturday night on the main card of UFC 298, we saw a pivotal matchup in the bantamweight division. Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo (16-4) was looking to get back to a title shot as he took on the suffocating “Machine” Merab Dvalishvili (17-4).
The dual coming out party of Georgia natives Ilia Topuria and Merab Dvalishvili will go down in history. Every so often a fighter’s arrival signals the beginning of a new era.
On the main card of UFC 298, we saw a potential title eliminator in the bantamweight division. Former two-division champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo (16-3) was looking to bounce back as he took on top contender Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili (16-4).
Merab Dvalishvili, the No. 2-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight contender, is finally receiving the limelight he deserves. Often overlooked
Henry Cejudo is contemplating retirement yet again. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship double champ previously announced a surprising retirement in May 2020 after defeating Dominick Cruz via technical knockout at UFC 249.
Top bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili confesses to being apprehensive of UFC referee Marc Goddard. "The Machine" is fearful of Goddard reffing one of his fights because he believes Goddard stops fights too early.
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!