LAS VEGAS – UFC 306 was a stage for Merab Dvalishvili not only to display his championship-level skills, but also his showmanship, as well. Moments after the opening bell that would mark the start of his five-round unanimous decision win Saturday over Sean O’Malley at Sphere, Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC ) and the opposing corner were warned by referee Herb Dean about a verbal exchange – a rare occurrence. “I’m a professional fighter,” Dvalishvili told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a post-fight news conference Saturday. “I’m focused and it never happens to me
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Merab Dvalishvili explains Tim Welch exchange, why he kissed Sean O’Malley at UFC 306 – MMA Junkie