Merab Dvalishvili was injured when he lost to Petr Yan at UFC 323 in December 2025.
What happened?
He fought despite the injury, with UFC doctors telling him he could pull out.
Merab Dvalishvili said he was willing to take the risk and fight the best opponent.
He admitted it was a challenge he couldn't overcome this time.
Why it matters for Merab Dvalishvili
The loss was a setback, but Merab Dvalishvili is already looking forward to a rematch.
He was told by the UFC that he would get a rematch against the new champion.
Merab Dvalishvili is now recovering from a broken nose and waiting for a call from the UFC.
What comes next?
Petr Yan had back surgery in January, which delayed the potential rematch.
Merab Dvalishvili is keeping busy by wrestling Henry Cejudo at Real American Freestyle 08.
He hopes to return to the UFC in July or August, depending on when the UFC needs him.
And he's confident he will win his next match and focus on the title fight.
Merab Dvalishvili's injury was a significant factor in his loss to Petr Yan.
But he's not making excuses and is instead focusing on his recovery and return.
He's been told he will get a rematch, which is keeping him motivated.
Merab Dvalishvili is ready to take on the challenge and win the title.
He will face Henry Cejudo in a wrestling match on April 18th.
The match will be a fun challenge for Merab Dvalishvili.
He's looking forward to the match and then focusing on his UFC return.
Merab Dvalishvili's recovery is going well, and he's eager to get back to fighting.
He's been training and preparing for his return to the UFC.
The UFC has told him he will get a rematch against the new champion.
Merab Dvalishvili is confident he will win the rematch and become the champion.
He's been in tough situations before and has always come out on top.
Merab Dvalishvili is ready for the challenge and will do whatever it takes to win.
He's a skilled fighter with a lot of experience.
Merab Dvalishvili has been fighting in the UFC for a while now.
He's had some big wins and some tough losses.
But he's always gotten back up and kept fighting.
Merab Dvalishvili is a true champion and will do whatever it takes to win the title.
He's been training hard and is ready for the rematch.
The rematch will be a big fight, and Merab Dvalishvili is ready for it.
He's confident he will win and become the champion.
Merab Dvalishvili is a skilled fighter with a lot of heart.
He's been in tough situations before and has always come out on top.
He's ready for the challenge and will do whatever it takes to win.
Merab Dvalishvili will face Henry Cejudo in a wrestling match on April 18th.
The match will be a fun challenge for Merab Dvalishvili.
He's looking forward to the match and then focusing on his UFC return.
Merab Dvalishvili is ready to take on the challenge and win the title.
He's been told he will get a rematch against the new champion.
Merab Dvalishvili is confident he will win the rematch and become the champion.