MARCH 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MERAB DVALISHVILI BANTAMWEIGHT
8 WIN •
4 LOSS •
- KO
BANTAMWEIGHT
8 WIN
4 LOSS
- KO
Merab Dvalishvili explains why linking Umar Nurmagomedov to UFC title shot is 'very disrespectful' Merab Dvalishvili doesn’t think Umar Nurmagomedov deserves to be in the UFC bantamweight title picture just yet.
Merab Dvalishvili explains why linking Umar Nurmagomedov to UFC title shot is 'very disrespectful' Merab Dvalishvili doesn’t think Umar Nurmagomedov deserves to be in the UFC bantamweight title picture just yet.
MARCH 13 • SUNHERALD.COM
Merab Dvalishvili explains why linking Umar Nurmagomedov to UFC title shot is 'very disrespectful' Merab Dvalishvili doesn’t think Umar Nurmagomedov deserves to be in the UFC bantamweight title picture just yet.
MARCH 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
After UFC 299 victory, Petr Yan wants champ Sean O'Malley or Merab Dvalishvili to begin 'rematch season' Petr Yan wants to avenge his recent losses after getting back on track against Yadong Song at UFC 299.
MARCH 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ilia Topuria rejects Sean O'Malley's post-UFC 299 callout, says to fight Merab Dvalishvili first Ilia Topuria is open to a future champion-vs-champion showdown with Sean O’Malley, but not just yet.
MARCH 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Merab Dvalishvili to serve as UFC 299 backup for Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera No. 1 contender Merab Dvalishvili is set as the backup fighter for the main event of UFC 299, should something go awry during fight week.
MARCH 6 • USATODAY.COM
Sean O'Malley: Merab Dvalishvili fight more exciting because people think he can't be beat It took a while for Merab Dvalishvili to get Sean O’Malley’s attention.
MARCH 1 • SUNHERALD.COM
Merab Dvalishvili breaks down how he matches up vs. UFC 299 headliners Sean O'Malley, Marlon Vera Now the No. 1 contender at bantamweight, Merab Dvalishvili is looking ahead at how he matches up against the UFC 299 headliners.
FEBRUARY 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: Any reason Merab Dvalishvili shouldn't be the next UFC bantamweight title challenger? How can Merab Dvalishvili be denied after the week he had at UFC 298 culminated with his 10th win in a row?
FEBRUARY 23 • USATODAY.COM
UFC champ Sean O'Malley changes tune, welcomes Merab Dvalishvili fight after fans push back After initially calling for fellow UFC champ Ilia Topuria, Sean O’Malley has experienced a change of heart.
FEBRUARY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ray Longo proud that Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling put friendship first, didn't 'sell out for $100,000' Dana White thought it was a mistake when Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili wouldn’t fight each other, but Ray Longo is glad they didn’...
FEBRUARY 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Why Sean O'Malley is seeking fight vs. 'scary' fellow UFC champ Ilia Topuria over Merab Dvalishvili Fighting Ilia Topuria gets Sean O’Malley a lot more excited than facing Merab Dvalishvili.
FEBRUARY 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sean O'Malley on Merab Dvalishvili's win over Henry Cejudo: 'Decent little fight from a couple little dudes' Sean O’Malley accurately predicted Merab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo.
FEBRUARY 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sean O'Malley on Merab Dvalishvili's win over Henry Cejudo: 'Decent little fight from a couple little dudes' Sean O’Malley accurately predicted Merab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo.
FEBRUARY 19 • SACBEE.COM
Merab Dvalishvili offers to be backup for UFC 299 title fight next month: 'If they need a replacement, I will be there' Merab Dvalishvili has no problem being a replacement opponent for UFC 299.
FEBRUARY 18 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Merab Dvalishvili offers to be backup for UFC 299 title fight next month: 'If they need a replacement, I will be there' Merab Dvalishvili has no problem being a replacement opponent for UFC 299.
FEBRUARY 18 • SACBEE.COM
Dana White confirms Merab Dvalishvili gets title shot after UFC 298 victory After UFC 298, Dana White broke his rule and confirmed Merab Dvalishvili will be next for Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera.
FEBRUARY 18 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 298 'Embedded,' No. 5: Inside Merab Dvalishvili's room as he suits up for the press conference In the fifth installment of UFC 298 “Embedded,” Merab Dvalishvili makes sure he’s sharply dressed for his press conference appearance.
FEBRUARY 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Merab Dvalishvili sees UFC 298 as do or die for Henry Cejudo: 'He has to beat me, otherwise, he's done' Merab Dvalishvili believes Henry Cejudo will retire from MMA if he loses this Saturday at UFC 298.
FEBRUARY 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Merab Dvalishvili sees UFC 298 as do or die for Henry Cejudo: 'He has to beat me, otherwise, he's done' Merab Dvalishvili believes Henry Cejudo will retire from MMA if he loses this Saturday at UFC 298.
FEBRUARY 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC 298 video: Merab Dvalishvili (jokingly) hires Henry Cejudo's coach Eric Albarracin after their split Merab Dvalishvili was quick to try and recruit Eric Albarracin after Henry Cejudo decided to let him go ahead of UFC 298.
FEBRUARY 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: UFC 298 'Countdown' for Henry Cejudo vs. Merab Dvalishvili Check out the UFC 298 “Countdown” featured bout video preview for Henry Cejudo vs. Merab Dvalishvili.
FEBRUARY 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: UFC 298 'Countdown' for Henry Cejudo vs. Merab Dvalishvili Check out the UFC 298 “Countdown” featured bout video preview for Henry Cejudo vs. Merab Dvalishvili.
FEBRUARY 12 • SACBEE.COM
Video: Will Henry Cejudo really retire (again) with UFC 298 loss to Merab Dvalishvili? Henry Cejudo says he’ll retire again with a UFC 298 loss to Merab Dvalishvili, but do we believe him?
FEBRUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sean O'Malley: Merab Dvalishvili beats 'broke' Henry Cejudo at UFC 298 Sean O’Malley thinks Merab Dvalishvili’s drive is bigger than Henry Cejudo’s going into their potential title eliminator at UFC 298.
FEBRUARY 7 • SUNHERALD.COM
