Reigning UFC lightweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has spoken out about his pinky toe injury, which he suffered while sparring in training.
Merab Dvalishvili in an interview with Michael Bisping and Paul Felder
I don't want to comment about Conor McGregor's toe because I don't know the exact pain or situation, but I still have nine other toes, and it's fine.
Dvalishvili will next step into the octagon against Sean O'Malley at UFC 316, which takes place on June 8 in Newark, USA.
The first fight between Dvalishvili and O'Malley took place in September 2024 at UFC 306. In this fight, which lasted the entire distance, Merab won by unanimous decision and won the UFC lightweight championship belt.
Dvalishvili's mixed martial arts record includes 19 wins and four losses. O'Malley has 18 wins and two losses on his record, and one of his fights was ruled as a no contest.
