Dana White buries ‘next-level stupid’ Merab Dvalishvili for revealing nasty cut ahead of Noche UFC

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Noche UFC is without doubt one of the most anticipated fight cards of the yr, however its predominant occasion could also be in danger.

Prime-ranked Bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili has received a remarkable ten fights in a row to safe his title match versus Sean O’Malley, one of many sport’s most popular fighters at the moment. Nevertheless, “The Machine” has hit a coaching mishap, revealing on social media at the moment that he suffered a cut above his eye requiring stitches. “Suga” already reacted, and Dvalishvili is adamant that the lower received’t have an effect on his means to combat.

Reminder: Noche UFC is scheduled for September 14, lower than a month away. Even when Dvalishvili is unbothered by the lower, he’s drawn consideration to himself within the eyes of the Nevada State Athletic Fee (NSAC), whose physician is now extra prone to carefully examine the lower space. Oh, and he gave O’Malley an apparent goal from the primary bell of their 25-minute contest.

Although he’s not apprehensive concerning the combat getting canceled, UFC CEO Dana White is outraged at Dvalishvili’s determination to publish the lower on-line. Within the aftermath of Contenders Series, White revealed his anger on the Georgian expertise.

“The entire world is aware of about Merab’s lower, he posted it,” White started. “Our guys are so dumb, it’s subsequent stage, unbelievable. All of the stuff I discuss boxing — what I’ll give boxing is when one thing occurs in a camp, it doesn’t leak. Our guys can’t f—king wait to throw it up on social media.

“It’s a small lower, no large deal, however clearly it wanted to be posted … Why the f—ok would you need [Sean O’Malley] to know that? It’s subsequent stage silly. A few of these guys are so silly, it’s mind-boggling. It’s unbelievable.”

Oddly sufficient, it’s not the primary time White has buried Dvalishvili after a enjoyable night time of fights on Contenders Collection. Nearly a yr in the past, White dropped a legendary rant towards Dvalishvili for selecting friendship over a title shot. Clearly, Dvalishvili has persevered to lastly rating his title alternative, however will Dvalishvili get the final chuckle right here as properly?

Hopefully, we’ll discover out in a couple of weeks.

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