Merab Dvalishvili walk with Henry Cejudo on the shoulders. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFCNews
In preparation to face Sean O'Malley for the bantamweight title (up to 61,2kg.) Merab Dvalishvili surprised by revealing a plan drawn up to use against the current champion of the category. Despite having a flagship in grappling, the Georgian wants to venture into his rival's specialty and guarantees he has enough level to sustain boldness.
“This is my dream fight and the perfect time to fight him. What will happen is that now I will show everyone my striking. Yes, I have wrestling, but now I want to prove my striking. And I want to punch him in the face because he thinks I'm going to wrestle him. No, I’m going to throw a punch,” Dvalishvili said on the podcast 'Believe You Me'.
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When continuing with his speech, Merab highlighted respect for O'Malley, but reinforced his intention to minimize the use of Wrestling.
“Stylistically, I have to beat him in wrestling, with good cardio, closing the distance and clinching. I have to respect his striking, but I believe in myself. I respect all my opponents, especially him. He is the champion, he has confidence, he has reach, he has experience, he has knockout power, he has good technique, a good trainer, but I have to beat his trainer too”, he concluded.
Merab Dvalishvili in presentation at UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFCNews
Despite not having an official date yet, both fighters have already verbally agreed that they will face each other soon. According to O'Malley, the expectation is that the confrontation will take place on September 14, at UFC 306, scheduled for Esfera, in Las Vegas (USA).
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