Dana White, the outspoken CEO of the UFC, is no stranger to controversy. This time, his target is set on bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili. The Georgian fighter is gearing up for a title bout against Sean O’Malley at UFC 306. However, his recent social media activity has drawn White’s ire.
Amidst this anticipation of the fight, Dvalishvili made what some might call a rookie mistake. He posted a video on social media showing a cut above his eye. The injury occurred during a sparring session as he prepared for his title fight. This did not sit well with Dana White, who verbally blasted him at the DWCS press conference.
“He [Merab] posted it. Our guys are so dumb. It’s next-level unbelievable. Our guys can’t f*cking wait to throw it up on social media…It’s a small cut. It’s no big deal. But obviously, it needed to be posted. Why the f*ck would you want him [O’Malley] to know that? It is next-level stupid. Some of these guys are so stupid it’s mind-boggling. It’s unbelievable,” said White.
UFC 306, also known as Riyadh Season Noche UFC, is set to be a groundbreaking event. The state-of-the-art Las Vegas Sphere will host its first UFC card, headlined by Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley. As such, any change to this event will be costly for the UFC.
White’s reaction, while harsh, isn’t without reason. In the high-stakes world of MMA, any information can be valuable. Revealing injuries, no matter how minor, could potentially give opponents an edge. It’s like showing your hand in a high-stakes poker game.
Sean O’Malley Wants Umar Nurmagomedov If Merab Dvalishvili Pulls Out
The world of MMA is never short on drama, and the upcoming UFC 306 is no exception. Sean O’Malley, the bantamweight champion, is set to defend his title against Merab Dvalishvili. However, a recent social media post by Dvalishvili has thrown a wrench in the works.
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Merab Dvalishvili shared a photo of a nasty cut above his eye from a sparring session. Sean O’Malley is never one to miss an opportunity for a bit of playful trash talk. The champion took to X with a message for another top contender, Umar Nurmagomedov.
“Umnar wax that unibrow just in case merat pulls out,” O’Malley quipped.
It seems the champ is leaving no stone unturned in his preparation. This comment serves a dual purpose. First, it keeps the hype train rolling for UFC 306. Second, it puts pressure on Merab Dvalishvili to show up ready to fight. O’Malley is essentially saying that he has a replacement lined up if Dvalishvili can’t make it.’
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