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Exclusive: UFC Veteran Says Merab Dvalishvili Swamps Sean O’Malley: “Merab will have O’Malley drowning and looking for a way out”

Merab Dvalishvili Sean O'Malley UFC 306 Vince MoralesSpeaking to UFC veteran Vince Morales, a training partner of Merab Dvalishvili, he explained that he will be too…

Merab Dvalishvili Sean O'Malley UFC 306 Vince Morales

Speaking to UFC veteran Vince Morales, a training partner of Merab Dvalishvili, he explained that he will be too much for Sean O’Malley. At UFC 306, we are likely to see a new UFC world champion in the bantamweight division.

Merab Dvalishvili Drowns Sean O’Malley

Sean O’Malley is the current UFC bantamweight world champion. The US-born athlete captured the title with an impressive knockout against Aljamain Sterling and then defended this crown, avenging a prior loss, against Marlon ‘Chiro’ Vera. At UFC 306 on September 14, O’Malley looks to defend his UFC throne against the relentless Merab Dvalishvili.

The Machine’ Merab Dvalishvili truly lives up to his name as he constantly has non-stop pressure in the octagon. The Georgian athlete has a background in Sambo, Judo, and traditional wrestling. Thus far in his UFC career, he has had impressive wins over fighters such as Henry Cejudo, Petr Yan, and José Aldo, among many others. Among active UFC fighters, he holds the record for most takedowns landed throughout his career.

Sean O'Malley fight with Merab Dvalishvili I don't know why everyone thinks I'm scared UFC
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Vince Morales is an MMA veteran who has fought all across the globe including RIZIN, Bellator, Dana White’s Contender Series, XMMA, and the UFC. On August 30, he will fight for the UFL world title against Hunter Azure. Morales and Dvalishvili training with each other has been invaluable as they have title matches within just a few weeks.

In an exclusive conversation with LowKickMMA, Vince Morales offered a prediction for the UFC 306 title match between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley. He said:

“I think in the championship rounds, like the fourth round, Merab will have O’Malley drowning and looking for a way out. The first couple of rounds will be tense, but Merab will handle it. I picture O’Malley looking for a way out towards the end.”

At UFL 5, Vince Morales will seek the bantamweight title on August 30. While his training partner Merab Dvalishvili looks to take the UFC bantamweight championship against Sean O’Malley at UFC 306 on September 14.

Exclusive: Vince Morales talks Superhuman Training with Merab Dvalishvili: “Being tired doesn’t deter him”

Merab Dvalishvili Vince MoralesMMA veteran Vince Morales has spent a ton of time training with Merab Dvalishvili at Syndicate MMA. Both will…

Merab Dvalishvili Vince Morales

MMA veteran Vince Morales has spent a ton of time training with Merab Dvalishvili at Syndicate MMA. Both will be fighting for world titles very soon.

Vince Morales Training with Merab Dvalishvili

At United Fight League 5, ‘Vandetta’ Vince Morales will face Hunter Azure with the bantamweight world title on the line, this match is booked for August 30. To help get ready, ‘The Machine‘ Merab Dvalishvili has been working with Morales to sharpen their respective skills. Dvalishvili is set to take on Sean O’Malley for the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 306 in just a few weeks.

Merab Dvalishvili is known for his relentless pace in the octagon. Against Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo, Dvalishvili lived up to his moniker ‘The Machine’ as he never stopped working for takedowns and was constantly aggressive.

Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili Sphere

Vince Morales spoke to LowKick MMA in an exclusive interview and explained what it’s like training with Merab Dvalishvili as they both prep for world title matches. He said:

“[He is] Exactly what you would expect after watching him fight—nonstop. He laughs a little more than he does in the fight. He’s a goer. We get a lot of good work in together. He’s one of my favorite training partners. We know it’s going to be a tough day, and we get in there and scrap. Thankfully, I only have him for three rounds at a time.

“I don’t know how he does it. I think it’s all mental. His mind is set on effort, and being tired doesn’t deter him. He gets tired, gets excited, and handles it. Everything he does is full of effort and intent. Even if he doesn’t get a takedown or throws the best punch, he meant to do it and put in full effort. That makes all the difference.”

Morales has remained unbeaten and put together an impressive four-fight win streak since stepping away from the UFC. With multiple world titles on the line, the Syndicate MMA gym is entering the gold season. Vince Morales added:

“We’re gearing up for the Syndicate Gold Rush. On August 30th, I’ve got Hunter Azure for the title, and then we’ve got Merab for the belt. Khalil is fighting Alex Pereira. So yeah, the Syndicate Gold Rush begins next week.”