Dvalishvili speaks out after his friend Sterling broke his promise to remain in the UFC bantamweight division

Merab Dvalishvili is a personal friend of aljamain sterling. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @merab.dvalishvili

Directly affected by friend's decision aljamain sterling in remaining in the UFC bantamweight (up to 61,2kg), Merab Dvalishvili spoke out after confirming the information from the now former category champion. In an interview with 'Full Send', the number two in the group's ranking admitted that he was in no rush for his opportunity to fight for the throne. Thus, he will choose to wait for developments regarding his training partner's career.

"aljamain sterling he should have the opportunity to fight for the belt, in an immediate rematch. I'm next. If I need to wait a year, I'll wait. I want to wait for the title fight. After Aljamain resolves his issues and moves up a category, I'll be waiting. I’ll just wait,” Merab confirmed.

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Bantamweight standout, Dvalishvili is having a great time in the company. With victories over names like José Aldo e Petr yan, the Georgian has accumulated nine consecutive victories in the company.

After successfully defending his belt three times in the category, Sterling ended up dethroned in the UFC 292. The athlete lost the title in the confrontation against Sean O'Malley, when he ended up being knocked out in the second round.

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