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Cory Sandhagen wants to take on Merab Dvalishvili next rather than following the simplest route to attain UFC championship

After defeating Marlon Vera at UFC San Antonio, Cory Sandhagen hoped for an advantageous position. Even after a convincing win, he still waits for the coming championship fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, with Sean O’Malley patiently waiting as the likely next No. 1 contender. Prior to the fight, Sandhagen intended to call out O’Malley but changed his attention to Dvalishvili … Continue reading Cory Sandhagen wants to take on Merab Dvalishvili next rather than following the simplest route to attain UFC championship

John DarcyMarch 28, 2023Leave a comment

Despite Dana White’s warning, Merab Dvalishvili maintains his reluctance to fight Aljamain Sterling, whom he considers a friend and a brother

At UFC Las Vegas last Saturday, Dvalishvili delivered a dominant performance against former bantamweight champion Petr Yan, which would typically earn him a shot at the title. However, his friendship with the current champion, Aljamain Sterling, has caused both fighters to reject the idea of a fight. This has become a point of contention for UFC President Dana White, who considers Dvalishvili’s loyalty to be … Continue reading Despite Dana White’s warning, Merab Dvalishvili maintains his reluctance to fight Aljamain Sterling, whom he considers a friend and a brother

John DarcyMarch 15, 2023Leave a comment

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The main event at UFC Las Vegas saw Merab Dvalishvili put on a masterclass performance, thoroughly dominating Petr Yan from start to finish.

In the UFC Las Vegas main event, Merab Dvalishvili put on a dominant performance against former champion Petr Yan, showcasing why he might just be the best bantamweight fighter without a title belt. Dvalishvili broke a record with 48 takedown attempts over five rounds, mixing in heavy boxing combinations with an unrelenting wrestling attack that left Yan unable to find any offense of his own. … Continue reading The main event at UFC Las Vegas saw Merab Dvalishvili put on a masterclass performance, thoroughly dominating Petr Yan from start to finish.

Nicole RunyonMarch 12, 2023March 12, 2023Leave a comment

“If I have to fight Sean O’Malley again, I’ll make sure to win even more convincingly,” said Petr Yan, who was open to a rematch with O’Malley if he had defeated Merab Dvalishvili.

If Petr Yan had defeated Merab Dvalishvili in his headlining fight at UFC Las Vegas, he was willing to have a rematch with Sean O’Malley. Yan lost a controversial split decision to O’Malley in their previous encounter, which was his second consecutive loss. In fact, he has only won one out of his last four fights, with the other two losses being another split decision … Continue reading “If I have to fight Sean O’Malley again, I’ll make sure to win even more convincingly,” said Petr Yan, who was open to a rematch with O’Malley if he had defeated Merab Dvalishvili.

John DarcyMarch 12, 2023Leave a comment

Petr Yan confident he holds all the necessary tools to secure victory against Merab Dvalishvili, who he believes poses little danger with his style

Petr Yan, the former UFC bantamweight champion, is confident that he will not face significant danger in his upcoming fight this Saturday. After losing his last two fights, Yan will be returning to the octagon to face Merab Dvalishvili. While Dvalishvili sees the fight as personal due to Yan’s disrespect towards him, Yan believes that stylistically, he holds all the keys to victory and is … Continue reading Petr Yan confident he holds all the necessary tools to secure victory against Merab Dvalishvili, who he believes poses little danger with his style

John DarcyMarch 10, 2023March 10, 2023Leave a comment