Merab Dvalishvili Reveals a Pot of Yogurt Almost Cost Him the UFC 306 Victory Against Sean O’Malley

Merab Dvalishvili, the new UFC bantamweight champion, dominated Sean O’Malley at UFC 306 to capture the crown in front of a packed house. However, things could have taken a very different turn if Dvalishvili had taken a couple more kicks to the body during the fight.

In an interview with Daniel Cormier on the former two-weight champion’s YouTube channel, Dvalishvili revealed that a pot of bad yogurt almost derailed his performance. He admitted to feeling discomfort after consuming the yogurt before the fight, which caused stomach pain that became noticeable during the bout.

While the Georgian wrestler utilized his grappling skills to control much of the contest, O’Malley landed a significant body kick that visibly hurt Dvalishvili. Instead of attributing the pain to O’Malley’s strike, Dvalishvili believes it was exacerbated by the bad yogurt he ate before the fight.

Dvalishvili explained, “John Wood gave me a bag, and I ate that yogurt. After I ate it, my stomach was like, ‘What’s wrong with me?’” Despite the discomfort, Dvalishvili pushed through and managed to secure the victory, but the pain from the body kick lingered.

As Dvalishvili looks ahead, his focus remains on defending his new title, with potential matchups on the horizon, including a highly anticipated bout with Umar Nurmagomedov. Esteemed trainer Javier Mendez has expressed confidence in guiding Nurmagomedov to victory, but he also showed respect for the 33-year-old Dvalishvili’s skills and accomplishments.

With this unexpected twist behind him, Dvalishvili has earned the admiration of MMA purists worldwide, showcasing resilience even in the face of stomach discomfort caused by a seemingly harmless pot of yogurt.

Merab Dvalishvili’s victory at UFC 306 solidified his place at the top of the bantamweight division, but his journey to the belt wasn’t without its challenges. As the fighter revealed, a pot of yogurt nearly jeopardized his performance, adding an unusual twist to his championship run. Despite the setback, Dvalishvili powered through, proving his grit and determination on the path to UFC glory.