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Merab Dvalishvili Battles Injury Ahead of Title Defense

5/24/2025

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UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili faces a daunting challenge ahead of his title defense against Sean O'Malley on June 7 in Newark, N.J., as he battles a broken toe. Undeterred, Dvalishvili leans on his grappling prowess, determined to secure victory after his earlier triumph over O'Malley at UFC 306.

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UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili faces a daunting challenge ahead of his title defense against Sean O'Malley on June 7 in Newark, N.J., as he battles a broken toe. Undeterred, Dvalishvili leans on his grappling prowess, determined to secure victory after his earlier triumph over O'Malley at UFC 306.