Merab Dvalishvili: “Big mistake”, “Bros gonna get clipped”

Merab Dvalishvili is set to face Sean O’Malley in a rematch at UFC 316 in June. Ahead of the highly anticipated fight, Dvalishvili has vowed to take risks and bring a striking-heavy game against arguably the best striker in the bantamweight division, O’Malley.

In their first showdown at UFC 306, Dvalishvili completely dominated O’Malley on the ground, using his renowned wrestling prowess to dethrone ‘Suga’ via unanimous decision.

Speaking with Ariel Helwani, ‘The Machine’ vowed to take risks against O’Malley by keeping the fight standing to showcase his striking. He also emphasized that sometimes he enjoys showing the wild side of his personality. The Georgian said:

“I think how I’m going to fight Sean O’ Malley. I’m going to take some risks and I’m going to show my striking, too. That’s what I’m thinking right now. Sometimes I’m a little crazy, so in some fights I’m gonna show my craziness.”

Check out Merab Dvalishvili’s comments below:

Helwani shared the clip on X, which sparked reactions from MMA enthusiasts who flooded the comment section with their thoughts.

One fan predicted that it would be a mistake for Dvalishvili to strike with O’Malley, referencing ‘Suga’s’ fight against Aljamain Sterling, writing:

“Big mistake. Look how that worked out for Aljo.”

Another fan speculated that the reigning champion will knock out O’Malley, commenting:

“He can easily strike with O’Malley maybe even knock him out on the feet.”

One MMA enthusiast added:

“Bros gonna get clipped 😭😭😭.”

Another X user commented:

“Welp, that seals it. O’Malley will be champ again, ugh 😑.”

Check out more fan reactions below:

Merab Dvalishvili expects a new Sean O’Malley in rematch at UFC 316

In the same interview, Merab Dvalishvili expressed confidence that fans will see a better version of Sean O’Malley in their rematch at UFC 316.

He acknowledged that the former champion is likely to make adjustments to his game plan. ‘The Machine’ said:

“[O’Malley] made lot of excuses after the fight and now he did surgery. I know he will make adjustments and he will change the game plan and it’s gonna be a totally different fight… I know O’Malley will come with [a] different game plan. I know he will attack me from [the] beginning with body kicks and striking.”

Check out Merab Dvalishvili’s comments below:

Was this article helpful?

Thank You for feedback

About the author

” data-lazy=”https://keedag.sportskeeda.com/user-pic/4194830-1735024851-200.jpg?w=200″
alt=”Vaibhav Rathod” height=”72″ width=”72″>

Vaibhav started as a writer in 2023. In his short time in the field, he has already worked for various platforms, including Team Flexbox and Trivoli Digital. He feels his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Media and Communication helps him tackle the different types of articles required in a sports publication.

Alex Pereira’s rags-to-superstardom story makes the Brazilian Vaibhav’s most-beloved MMA fighter. That said, Max Holloway’s last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 is his favorite fight. Vaibhav is of the opinion that MMA has overtaken boxing as the world’s top combat sport. He attributes this to the UFC’s marketing and global popularity among younger audiences. He also believes MMA fighters are not compensated adequately in comparison to the Sweet Science. While writing his news pieces, Vaibhav focuses on proper research from reliable sources and on ensuring timely content that adheres to the in-house style.

When he’s not immersed in MMA, you can find Vaibhav writing, reading, or watching movies.

Know More

Edited by Harvey Leonard