Dana White recently reacted to footage of Merab Dvalishvili cutting his stitches with a pair of regular scissors. This is just days ahead of his upcoming title fight against Sean O’Malley at UFC 306. Initially, White was upset with Dvalishvili for publicizing his injury. But his reaction shifted to amusement after this latest development. Here is what happened:
A reporter asked the UFC CEO about the situation at the recent press conference for the DWCS (Dana White’s Contender Series). Dana White joked that Merab Dvalishvili seemed to be just messing with him, especially since Dvalishvili used “bush shears” instead of the small, safe scissors typically used for removing stitches.
Isn’t he awesome? I think he’s just f**king with me now, to be honest with you… Whatever, good for him.
Dana White at the recent press conference for the DWCS
White stated that he was letting Dvalishvili do whatever he wanted. The UFC CEO showed an overall relaxed attitude toward the situation. The Georgian’s minor injury and his unconventional method of removing stitches do not appear to threaten his participation in the fight.
Dana White reacts to Merab Dvalishvili taking out his stitches with “bush shears that you trim your f*cking bushes with.”
“I think he’s just f*cking with me now.” pic.twitter.com/LREq28xmQI
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 28, 2024
Dvalishvili is currently riding a 10-fight winning streak into his first title opportunity against Sean O’Malley. Meanwhile, ‘Suga’ is going to fight his second title defense with a professional record of 18-1-1. The fight will take place about three weeks from now at the ‘Sphere’ in Las Vegas commemorating Mexican Independence Day.
Aljamain Sterling accuses Sean O’Malley of choosing favorable matchups ahead of UFC 306 showdown against Merab Dvalishvili
Aljamain Sterling has accused the UFC of favoring Sean O’Malley. The former bantamweight champion recently suggested that O’Malley took the “Jake Paul route” to becoming a champion. He made this bold claim at a recent appearance on Verse Us with Eric Nicksick.
Sterling argued that the UFC stacked the deck in O’Malley’s favor, similar to how Jake Paul allegedly selects his opponents in boxing to maximize his chances of winning. He implied that the UFC gave O’Malley favorable matchups and conditions to ensure his success.
This is not me hating; this is calling a spade a spade. He was supposed to fight me next, which would give me enough time to prepare… UFC wanted to give him the best opportunity they could to become a world champion by hindering and stacking the deck against his opponent.
Aljamain Sterling on Verse Us with Eric Nicksick
Aljamain Sterling says Sean O’Malley’s first title defense should’ve been Merab Dvalishvili, not Chito Vera:
“You get an easier title defense against a guy you’re clearly worlds better than…
Don’t tell me you beat the best guys at their best abilities because that’s absolute… pic.twitter.com/wh2KLlYqbM
— Full Violence ™ (@Full_Violence) August 27, 2024
Aljamain Sterling has been vocal about his desire for an immediate rematch with Sean O’Malley after losing his bantamweight title to him at UFC 292. However, neither O’Malley nor the UFC have acknowledged his requests. This eventually led to Sterling moving to featherweight where he is now set to face Movsar Evloev at UFC 307.
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