Dana White gets another scare as UFC Noche headliner Merab Dvalishvili seen drinking and dancing at bar

The bantamweight title challenger Merab Dvalishvili has a lively personality outside of the cage. He often shares humorous content on his social media accounts. Recently, the Georgian fighter was spotted dancing and chugging beer at a bar in Mexico. Interestingly, UFC CEO Dana White recently requested Dvalishvili to refrain from such public activities. However, the Georgian continues to engage in them.

Ahead of his recent moments in a bar, Merab Dvalishvili garnered everyone’s attention by openly showing his injury cuts to the general public. The UFC CEO fumed and blasted the Georgian. White, in particular, was unhappy about Dvalishvili posting about his injury just a few weeks ahead of the UFC Noche event. However, as it seems, the Georgian might have done another thing to annoy the UFC CEO.

Having best time in Mexico with my favorite people #ufcnoche.
Merab Dvalishvili via X

Dvalishvili posted a video of enjoying his time in Mexico, which was ultimately another activity that might fume Dana White. Interestingly, after that warning from the UFC CEO, there was another instance where Dvalishvili put out a public display. The Georgian fighter garnered everyone’s attention by removing stitches all by himself. Merab Dvalishvili’s recent antics have been quite buzzing lately.

Interestingly, even his upcoming opponent, Sean O’Malley, couldn’t help but react to his activities. The UFC bantamweight champion, in particular, was disappointed because of the cut Dvalishvili got just weeks ahead of their fight. It’s worth noting that the fight between O’Malley and Dvalishvili holds great significance as they will headline Dana White’s dream UFC project.

Merab Dvalishvili talks about Dana White’s dream project

The UFC CEO often mentioned the UFC Noche card at the Las Vegas Sphere was his dream project. As such, to make the event grand, Dana White has even convinced Saudi Delegate Turki Alalshikh to fund his project. Not only that, White himself has spent an ample amount of money to make the event a success. Every fan, including the fighters, is excited to discover how the event will unfold.

Merab Dvalishvili talks about Dana White’s dream project (Image via Instagram/Imago)

Interestingly, both O’Malley and Dvalishvili had a verbal altercation during their pre-fight shoot at the Las Vegas Sphere. However, the Georgian fighter seemingly liked everything about the setup and planning in the arena. As such, he even mentioned that every fan would love that experience in his recent interview with UFC News.

I’m sure the people that come are going to feel like they are fighting. It’s going to be a little different for us as the fighters, like when you are fighting with the screens and TVs, but I’m OK because it’s going to be the same thing for my opponent.
Merab Dvalishvili via UFC News