Merab Dvalishvili, current UFC Bantamweight Champion, hinted at an intriguing development via a social media update recently after communicating with Conor McGregor via video chat during his fleeting visit to China. During their exchange, McGregor, the ex-champion of two divisions, proposed the idea of a combined training session, likely in anticipation of his highly anticipated comeback.
Dvalishvili, while primarily focused on his title defense, indicated that scheduling could align in such a way that a shared training session might happen later in the year. Recalling their discussion on the ‘Full Send Podcast’, Dvalishvili said: ‘During my time in China, I interacted with some of McGregor’s friends and we talked over FaceTime. He proposed a training collaboration to which I responded, ‘Let’s do it, Conor. I am excited to have the opportunity to train with you.’
Although Dvalishvili radiated a sense of excitement and preparation, he also made it clear that fulfilling his fight commitments will take precedence. So once his fight with Cory Sandhagen for the bantamweight title at UFC 321 on October 4 is over, he will be open to exploring other opportunities such as training with McGregor.
Dvalishvili emphasized that his focus would be completely on his forthcoming fight, reinforcing that any potential additional ventures would follow after. Once his fight with Sandhagen is concluded, the possibility of training with McGregor becomes significantly stronger.
On the flip side, speculation about Conor McGregor’s comeback to the octagon remains vibrant. The CEO of UFC has confirmed serious dialogues regarding an important(event) future event. In light of his upcoming return, McGregor has returned to his former coaches and appears to be stepping out of fight-retirement.
If the circulating rumors prove to be true, McGregor will likely be part of this distinguished card and may face a well-known adversary, potentially Michael Chandler. With this in mind, training with a high-ranking behemoth like Dvalishvili could be a strategic decision, one that could provide an extra boost and enhance self-belief while fuelling anticipation before his octagon comeback.
The way Dvalishvili mentioned potential training with McGregor fits into the larger narrative gradually emerging around Conor’s return to the fight scene. The intersection of the two fighters’ paths might just serve as the turning point for a distinctive chapter in the MMA elite’s storybook.
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