In a thrilling twist of events, UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has responded to Sean O’Malley’s ambitious two-fight plan. O’Malley, known for his flashy style and social media presence, recently declared his intention to knock out Dvalishvili and then pursue a boxing match with rising star Ryan Garcia. But ‘The Machine’ had other ideas.
After Sean O’Malley’s victory over Marlon Vera, he took to social media to outline his bold strategy. First, he aimed to knock out Dvalishvili in a hypothetical title fight. Then, he planned to step into the boxing ring with Ryan Garcia, a crossover spectacle that would surely capture fans’ attention.
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Merab Dvalishvili’s Response to Sean O’Malley’s Tweet
Merab Dvalishvili wasted no time in rejecting Sean O’Malley’s forecast. He quote-tweeted O’Malley’s post, asserting that he would be the one to secure a knockout victory in their anticipated title clash. But the story didn’t end there. Dvalishvili, ever the competitor, embraced O’Malley’s boxing idea and declared, “The KO will be coming from me, so I guess I will be boxing Ryan next?!”.
Dvalishvili’s tweet hinted at his desire to fight on the Mexican fight card, making it clear that he’s eyeing O’Malley as his ideal opponent. Despite Sean O’Malley’s previous dismissal of the top contender, Dana White unofficially confirmed the matchup after Dvalishvili’s impressive win over Henry Cejudo. Now, fight fans eagerly await the clash between these two dynamic fighters.
As the current No. 1 bantamweight contender, Merab Dvalishvili has been on a remarkable winning streak, having not lost a fight since 2018. His UFC journey began with some setbacks, including a split decision loss in his debut and a controversial submission defeat in his second outing. However, ‘The Machine’ persevered, honed his skills, and now stands as a formidable force in the division.
With Sean O’Malley fresh off his title defense against Marlon Vera and Dvalishvili having fought just three weeks prior, the timing for their showdown remains uncertain. Dvalishvili, respectful of the champion’s schedule, isn’t rushing the process. He understands the importance of giving O’Malley time to enjoy his belt and take a well-deserved vacation.
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