Merab Dvalishvili News
Merab Dvalishvili applauds Ilia Topuria for rejecting the Sean O’Malley fight: “He knows what real men should do”
Susan Cox - March 14, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili is applauding UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria for rejecting the Sean O’Malley fight. UFC 299, which took place last Saturday in ‘The Sunshine State’, saw bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley (18-1 MMA) defeat Marlon Vera (23-9 MMA) by unanimous decision.
Sean O’Malley didn't recognize Merab Dvalishvili during backstage run-in following UFC 299 main event (Video)
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 10, 2024
Sean O’Malley had a run-in with Merab Dvalishvili backstage at UFC 299, but “Suga” didn’t even know it was the highly-ranked bantamweight he was speaking to. O’Malley turned in a stellar performance at UFC 299 against Marlon “Chito” Vera. It was O’Malley’s first UFC Bantamweight Championship defense, and it went as well as he could’ve hoped for. While “Chito” was one tough customer, O’Malley had success on the outside and his striking was on display for five rounds. He scored the unanimous decision victory.
Merab Dvalishvili lashes out after Sean O’Malley calls out featherweight champ Ilia Topuria at UFC 299
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 10, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili was none too pleased when Sean O’Malley called out Ilia Topuria at the conclusion of UFC 299. O’Malley turned in a masterful performance in his first successful UFC Bantamweight Championship defense against Marlon “Chito” Vera. O’Malley was able to pick “Chito” apart from the outside. It was a brilliant showing despite Vera’s efforts to make it a dog fight. The “Sugar” show won the fight via unanimous decision. After the bout, he called for a champion vs. champion showdown against UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria in Spain.
Song Yadong plans on leapfrogging Merab Dvalishvili by knocking out Petr Yan at UFC 299: “I’m the next”
Harry Kettle - March 8, 2024
UFC bantamweight Song Yadong plans on leapfrogging Merab Dvalishvili in the title conversation by defeating Petr Yan. Across his last six fights, Song Yadong has picked up five wins. Following his loss to Cory Sandhagen, the youngster bounced back with wins over Ricky Simon and Chris Gutierrez. This weekend, he’ll have the chance to pick up the biggest win of his career thus far when he collides with Petr Yan.
Merab Dvalishvili reveals how he plans on defeating Sean O’Malley if he wins at UFC 299: "Eventually I will take him down"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 3, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili believes he knows how to eventually get the better of Sean O’Malley. Dvalishvili seems to be a no-brainer when it comes to facing the winner of the upcoming bantamweight title bout between O’Malley and Marlon “Chito” Vera. Merab is fresh off an impressive performance in his unanimous decision win over Henry Cejudo. He’ll be keeping a close eye on O’Malley vs. “Chito.”
Ali Abdelaziz reveals Henry Cejudo had a “horrible camp” for UFC 298 and fought Merab Dvalishvili with an injury
Susan Cox - February 28, 2024
Ali Abdelaziz is revealing that Henry Cejudo had a ‘horrible camp’ leading up to UFC 298 and fought Merab Dvalishvili injured. UFC 298 took on Saturday, February 17th, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Henry Cejudo says Merab Dvalishvili beating the winner of O'Malley-Vera is "easy money" after fighting him
Cole Shelton - February 27, 2024
Henry Cejudo believes Merab Dvalishvili will win the UFC bantamweight title in his next fight. Dvalishvili secured a title shot by scoring a decision win over Cejudo at UFC 298 earlier this month. It was a great performance from the Georgian who used his wrestling and relentless pace to get the win.
Sean O'Malley changes tune as he calls for Merab Dvalishvili after Marlon Vera at UFC 299: "I’m knocking that dude out"
Cole Shelton - February 22, 2024
Sean O’Malley has changed his tune and is now interested in fighting Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley said the plan was to fight Ilia Topuria for the featherweigh title if he gets past Marlon Vera. However, after hearing all the fans call for Dvalishvili get the next title shot, ‘Suga’ says he will grant that as he’s confident he would KO the Georgian.
Sean O'Malley explains why he wants Ilia Topuria over Merab Dvalishvili next: "He's very beatable"
Josh Evanoff - February 19, 2024
UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley wants Ilia Topuria over Merab Dvalishvili for an interesting reason. ‘Sugar’ is currently scheduled to return to the octagon next month in the main event of UFC 299. For Sean O’Malley, the title defense will be the first of his bantamweight reign, previously capturing the championship with a knockout win over Aljamain Sterling. First up for the new champion is a rematch with Marlon Vera.
Sean O'Malley comments on Merab Dvalishvili's UFC 298 win over Henry Cejudo: "Decent little fight from a couple little dudes"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 18, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has shared his take on the recent pivotal bantamweight matchup between Merab Dvalishvili and Henry Cejudo. O’Malley was sitting in the crowd and he witnessed Merab score a unanimous decision victory over Cejudo inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California during UFC 298. O’Malley will be putting his gold on the line against Marlon “Chito” Vera at UFC 299, and the winner might be in for a clash against Dvalishvili.
Dana White reacts to Merab Dvalishvili's impressive performance in win over Henry Cejudo at UFC 298: "He did what he had to do"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 18, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has shared his reaction to the performance put forth by Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298. This past Saturday night, Dvalishvili and former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo shared the Octagon. Merab’s relentless pace helped him earn a unanimous decision victory. It was an impressive showing for Merab, who one would think has just earned a UFC Bantamweight Championship opportunity.
Pros react after Merab Dvalishvili defeats Henry Cejudo at UFC 298
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 298 main card featured a highly anticipated men’s bantamweight bout between Henry Cejudo and Merab Dvalishvili. Cejudo (16-4 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a split decision loss to Aljamain Sterling in a fight for the promotion’s 135lbs strap in his most previous effort last May in New Jersey. Prior to that setback, ‘Triple C’ was on a six-fight winning streak, which included stoppage wins over Dominick Cruz, Marlon Moraes and TJ Dillashaw.
UFC 298's Merab Dvalishvili scolds Sean O’Malley over money comments on Henry Cejudo: "This is bullsh*t"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 16, 2024
UFC 298 fighter Merab Dvalishvili has caught wind of recent comments about Henry Cejudo made by Sean O’Malley. O’Malley and Cejudo have had verbal exchanges, with O’Malley expressing his belief that “Triple C” is down bad and will be fighting this Saturday night because he needs money. This is despite Cejudo vowing to retire if he is unable to defeat Merab.
UFC 298 | Pro fighters make their picks for Merab Dvalishvili vs Henry Cejudo
Cole Shelton - February 15, 2024
On the main card of UFC 298 on Saturday in Anaheim, California, top-three bantamweights collide as Merab Dvalishvili takes on Henry Cejudo. Heading into the fight, Dvalishvili is a -205 favorite while ‘Triple C’ is a +158 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the bantamweight fight at UFC 298. Ultimately, the pros are siding with the favorite as they believe Merab Dvalihvili’s cardio and relentless wrestling will be too much for Cejudo at UFC 298.
Merab Dvalishvili sends a big warning to Henry Cejudo ahead of UFC 298
Harry Kettle - February 15, 2024
UFC star Merab Dvalishvili has issued a big warning to Henry Cejudo ahead of their bantamweight showdown. On Saturday night, UFC 298 will take place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. In one of the featured bouts of the evening, Merab Dvalishvili and Henry Cejudo will collide in what promises to be an all-action affair.
VIDEO | Merab Dvalishvili brings coach Eric Albarracin into camp after being fired by Henry Cejudo
Josh Evanoff - February 12, 2024
It seems that Eric Albarracin is in Merab Dvalishvili’s corner ahead of his UFC 298 bout against Henry Cejudo. Earlier this week, ‘Triple C’ formally parted ways with his longtime coach. For the entirety of Henry Cejudo’s UFC career, he has been at the hip of Eric Albarracin. The former wrestler coached the bantamweight to multiple title wins, but their time together will be no more.
Merab Dvalishvili releases hilarious video regarding future UFC bantamweight title fights
Susan Cox - January 26, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili has released a hilarious video regarding future UFC bantamweight title fights. Dvalishvili (16-4 MMA) is currently preparing for his upcoming bantamweight bout with Henry Cejudo (16-3 MMA) which will take place on Saturday, February 17th at UFC 298.
Henry Cejudo vs. Merab Dvalishvili scheduled for UFC 298 in Anaheim
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 10, 2023
A massive bantamweight clash with title implications has been booked between Henry Cejudo and Merab Dvalishvili. Cejudo made the announcement in a video on his YouTube channel. Cejudo vs. Dvalishvili will be featured on the same card headlined by a featherweight title fight between champion Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria. UFC 298 has been shaping up with the event taking place two months from now.