Petr yan asked and Merab Dvalishvili answered. After beating the Brazilian Deiveson Figueiredo No. UFC Macau this Saturday (23), the Russian challenged the champion while still in the octagon. It was enough Michael Bisping bring the microphone closer to Petr to ask for the fight for the belt.
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“Before my fight, Merab said that Deiveson Figueiredo is the number one contender for the title shot. I mean, Merab, what do you say now? Now that I've won the number one in my division. I want a rematch with Merab. Let's go!”
Less than 24 hours later, the response came. On his Instagram account, Dvalshvili praised the fight and accepted the challenge, suggesting a time and place.
“Great fight, Petr. I liked your call and your respect. Let’s go again after two years! March 8th. T-Mobile. Let’s f*cking go!”
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Merab Dvalishvili is the current bantamweight champion (up to 62,1 kg). The last time he faced Petr yan, current third linear, was in March 2023. The 'Machine' won by unanimous decision. Currently, the Georgian boasts an incredible streak of 11 victories. The last glory came in UFC 306 by taking the belt from Sean O'Malley.
Petr yan achieved his second victory. Before Deiveson, the Russian beat Yadong Song in March this year at UFC 299. The fighter's record is 17 wins and five losses.
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