Dana White buries ‘next-level silly’ Merab Dvalishvili for revealing nasty minimize forward of Noche UFC

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Noche UFC is among the most anticipated battle playing cards of the yr, however its essential occasion could also be in danger.

Prime-ranked Bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili has gained a exceptional ten fights in a row to safe his title match versus Sean O’Malley, one of many sport’s hottest fighters in the mean time. Nonetheless, “The Machine” has hit a coaching mishap, revealing on social media right now that he suffered a minimize above his eye requiring stitches. “Suga” already reacted, and Dvalishvili is adamant that the minimize gained’t have an effect on his means to battle.

Reminder: Noche UFC is scheduled for September 14, lower than a month away. Even when Dvalishvili is unbothered by the minimize, 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 minimize space. Oh, and he gave O’Malley an apparent goal from the primary bell of their 25-minute contest.

Although he’s not anxious concerning the battle getting canceled, UFC CEO Dana White is outraged at Dvalishvili’s choice to submit the minimize on-line. Within the aftermath of Contenders Collection, White revealed his anger on the Georgian expertise.

“The entire world is aware of about Merab’s minimize, he posted it,” White started. “Our guys are so dumb, it’s subsequent stage, unbelievable. All of the stuff I speak about 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 minimize, 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 evening of fights on Contenders Collection. Nearly a yr in the past, White dropped a legendary rant in opposition to Dvalishvili for selecting friendship over a title shot. Clearly, Dvalishvili has persevered to lastly rating his title alternative, however will Dvalishvili get the final giggle right here as nicely?

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

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