Merab Dvalishvili recently shed light on the controversial incident involving Sean O’Malley’s corner at UFC 292. The Georgian fighter, who is also a teammate of O’Malley, offered his perspective on the situation, dispelling rumors and providing a clearer understanding of what transpired.
Merab Dvalishvili’s Incident at UFC 306
During the first round of the UFC 306 title fight, Merab Dvalishvili momentarily stopped fighting to shout at Sean O’Malley’s corner team This unusual move caught the attention of both the audience and the officials. Referee Herb Dean had to intervene and pause the fight to address the situation.
A Tweet read,
“Merab Dvalishvili clears up exactly what happened with Sean O’Malley’s corner at #NocheUFC”
What Happened?
According to Dvalishvili, the issue began when O’Malley’s coach, Tim Welch, started shouting instructions that Dvalishvili found distracting and disrespectful. Dvalishvili claimed that Welch’s comments were not just coaching but were intended to provoke and distract him. This led to Dvalishvili shouting back at O’Malley’s corner, asking them to focus on coaching their own fighter.
Dvalishvili’s Explanation
In his explanation, Dvalishvili expressed his frustration with the lack of sportsmanship displayed by O’Malley’s team. He mentioned that this was not the first time he had encountered such behavior from them. Dvalishvili recalled a similar incident during O’Malley’s fight with Aljamain Sterling, where Welch’s comments had also caused a distraction.
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