Regardless of the confrontation with Sean O’Malley, Merab Dvalishvili claims it’s all enterprise forward of UFC 306.
Dvalishvili has expressed his dismay for O’Malley and his group, coach Tim Welch particularly. There have even been threats to take the battle outdoors the Octagon, however Merab understands that risking his large UFC title alternative mere days earlier than the occasion may very well be disastrous for his profession.
On the identical time, Dvalishvili believes all the trash discuss has been within the identify of competitors.
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Merab Dvalishvili Insists Sean O’Malley Battle is for Competitors, Not Dangerous Blood
Talking to reporters throughout UFC 306 media day, Merab Dvalishvili made it clear that he’s not trying on the Sean O’Malley battle as a grudge match (h/t MMAFighting.com).
“It’s not private,” Dvalishvili mentioned. “It is a skilled battle. That is for a UFC belt. That is for legacy. Sure, I used to be mad about him a few instances. I used to be very mad when he talked about my nation in a disrespectful approach. As a result of my nation, it’s greater than faith for me. I’ve my nation [in my heart], that’s why I begin combating. As a result of I need to symbolize my nation.
“It is a wholesome competitors. That’s all we do. Then when any individual, it doesn’t matter who, disrespects your loved ones or your nation, it’s important to be mad. In case you are a person, it’s important to be mad and I needed to smack his face that point.”
Merab has an opportunity to capitalize on his momentum by capturing UFC gold for the primary time in his profession. As for O’Malley, he’s seeking to show he’ll run the bantamweight division for so long as he needs. We’re getting nearer to discovering out who will stroll out of the Sphere with the 135-pound title.