Marlon Moraes' UFC 266 rival hopes to face a top-5 opponent if he wins on Saturday

M. Dvalishvilli at a press conference at UFC 266 Photo: Instagram

About to face the biggest challenge of your career in UFC 266, Merab Dvalishvili He is already planning the obstacles he will face to reach the top of the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg). The Georgia fighter stated that, if he wins Marlon moraes This Saturday (25th), I would like to face a top-5 fighter or a big name in the category.

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“I think a top 5, at least, or someone with a big name. But I know my next opponent will be someone with a big name because he's already in the top 15 in the UFC, where everyone is a big name and everyone is so good. I even watch guys up close and it gets me excited thinking 'Oh my God, I have to train because they look dangerous, so I have to work harder'. Whoever it is, I will be ready,” said Merab on 'half day' of the show.

Eleventh placed in the ranking, Dvalishvili could enter the top-10 of the category in case of victory over Marlon moraes. The Georgia fighter has not been defeated since April 2018, when he was submitted by Ricky Simon. Since then, there have been six consecutive triumphs for the 'Machine'. The fighter has a record of 13 positive results and four negative results.