Dana White Forced to Eat His Words as Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling Give UFC President a Befitting Response

The aftermath of the UFC 292 PPV in Boston keeps adding to the drama around the Bantamweight division. On one hand, ‘Sugar’ Sean O’Malley dismantled reigning champ Aljamain Sterling to take the Bantamweight title home. On the other hand, after the loss, ‘Aljo’ has been procrastinating about his next move.

In the meantime, Dana White and Co. are trying to arrange a clash between the ‘Funkmaster’ and his pal Merab Dvalishvili. But it seems like the friendship between these two Bantamweights is standing in the way. Notably, the UFC head honcho recently remarked on Dvalishvili’s claims for a title shot against ‘Sugar.’ Now, the Bantamweight pals have taken to X to retort to White’s statements – sparking a frenzy within the MMA community. 

Dana White snaps at Aljamain Sterling’s pal Merab Dvalishvili

Before we go into what Dvalishvili and ‘Aljo’ said, it’s pertinent to know why Dana White is unhappy with these two Bantamweights. ‘The Machine,’ who’s a 32-year-old fighter from Georgia, openly declined to face his friend Sterling and a title shot against Sean O’Malley. White took issue with this stance, questioning Dvalishvili’s fighter mentality.

The UFC head honcho declared, “If you don’t want to find who the best in the world is, this is not the place for you.” What’s more – he also suggested that ‘The Machine’ should seek opportunities in other promotions if he’s not interested in determining the best in the UFC.

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Amidst these exchanges, the lingering question remains: How will the UFC navigate this situation, especially considering its history of parting ways with fighters who challenge the promotion’s harmony? No one knows for sure. But what are ‘The Machine’ and ‘The Funkmaster’ saying about this retort from the UFC head honcho? Let’s find out!

‘Aljo’ and Dvalishvili retort back to Dana White and his criticism

A couple of hours ago, both Dvalishvili and Sterling took to their X handle to ponder on Dana White’s latest warning to ‘The Machine.’ Dvalishvili didn’t hold back in expressing his perspective on the matter. Taking to his X account, he straightforwardly stated: “I don’t get what the problem is. There is no question of who should fight for the title now – it’s Aljo or me.”

In these few words, Dvalishvili seemed to echo a sentiment of clarity, asserting that the title shot should be decided between himself and his friend Sterling. On the other hand, the ‘Funkmaster’ injected a touch of humor into the conversation with his response. In his own tweet, he playfully remarked: “Everyone making this so complicated 🤣 Either way, I am with you brother ✊🏾”

‘Aljo’s tone seemed light-hearted, suggesting that amidst the complexity of the situation, he stands united with Dvalishvili, reinforcing their camaraderie regardless of the circumstances.

The exchange of tweets not only reflects the fighters’ camaraderie but also underscores the intricate dynamics within the Bantamweight division. As the spotlight remains on the clash between Dvalishvili and Sterling, fans are left intrigued by their lighthearted yet impactful interactions on social media. What do you make of these Bantamweight pals’ reply to the UFC head honcho? Drop your thoughts in the comments section below!

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