The machine aka “Merab Dvalishvili” might get a title shot for the bantamweight gold following his win over Henry Cejudo in UFC 298. The same has been confirmed by the UFO CEO Dana White.
The bantamweight gold will be on line on March 9 at UFC 299 in Miami , with champion Sean O’ Malley rematches with long time rival Marlon Vera .
Dvalishivili will be facing the winner as he would look to extend his 10-fight winning streak which will be his first ever UFC title opportunity.
During the match , rather than going for the takedown early , Dvalishvili seems to go on trade with Cejudo which seemed to be a mistake as Cejudo was able to give a few shots which seemed to wobble the former.
However , he kept on pressure on second and third round by completely out grappling him , including another takedown and to the point where he picked and carried him across the cage and slammed Cejudo.
