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Merab Dvalishvili has fairly formally secured a UFC Bantamweight title shot. It took ten consecutive wins and three victories over former world champions to take action, however “The Machine” needs to be anticipated to face the winner of Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera sooner or later later this 12 months.
Possibly the wait gained’t be so lengthy? Earlier on Tuesday, his administration revealed that Dvalishvili was heading to Miami, Florida for UFC 299 to weigh in because the official again up fighter for the principle occasion Bantamweight title combat. If one thing occurs within the subsequent few days to both O’Malley or Vera, Dvalishvili needs to be anticipated to interchange the lacking celebration and combat for a world title.
It’s an awesome alternative for Dvalishvili, one which solidifies his title shot and may earn him a paycheck as nicely. Nevertheless, it comes at a value. Dvalishvili carried out very nicely in his final efficiency at UFC 298 in opposition to Henry Cejudo, however there have been rumors that the Georgian suffered a troublesome weight reduce previous to the bout. Simply three weeks later, he’ll once more be sweating it out within the sauna in pursuit of the 135-pound restrict, and we’ve seen double weight cuts damage performances up to now.
Most probably, the UFC 299 important occasion stays collectively with out incident, but it surely’s an fascinating story to observe as combat day approaches.
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Who will combat for the Flyweight title at UFC 301? The division is in such an odd state.
If I’d end Perez I personally assume I’d deserve title shot but it surely wasn’t my finest efficiency and I wanna combat Royval subsequent for five rounds!
Typically efficiency not finest however I at all times make weight and out of 35 fights I’ve by no means pulled out from the combat!
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— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) March 5, 2024
It’s a household affair.
An attractive throw.
There may be merely zero likelihood that Music Yadong vs. Petr Yan doesn’t blow the roof off Miami.
Sporting the PINK and gold befitting a champion!
Talking of the UFC 299 important occasion, Cory Sandhagen’s prediction and breakdown is pretty much as good as any!
Khabib one upped! I hope this lion had a superb life, however … I doubt it.
A breakdown of a signature Dvalishvili takedown:
Slips, rips, and KO clips
The ref gave her an opportunity, however this may as nicely be a liver kick stroll off KO.
This can be a d’arce choke, not an anaconda, however it’s slick!
I don’t really feel like the trendy combat fan appreciates Eddie Wineland sufficient — a Bantamweight pioneer with an awesome profession that lasted a few years and lots of knockout wins!
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