Merab Dvalishvili expressed strong feelings of dislike toward Sean O’Malley’s coach, Tim Welch, during an interview with MMAFighting.com. Dvalishvili criticized Welch for being disrespectful and unprofessional, stating that his behavior would be unacceptable in other sports like basketball or football, where it would lead to disqualification.
He emphasized that coaches should focus on guiding their fighters rather than disrespecting opponents, labeling Welch’s actions as those of a “snake.”
Dvalishvili also mentioned that Welch has continued to be disrespectful through his podcast, where he has mocked Dvalishvili’s physical appearance and spread false stories about him.
This ongoing behavior has made Dvalishvili even more upset, to the point where he feels Welch deserves to be physically confronted. He mentioned that he asked Sean O’Malley to tell his coach to stop these actions because they have deeply angered him.
Despite his issues with Welch, Dvalishvili knows that he needs to focus on his upcoming fight against Sean O’Malley. The match is a significant UFC title opportunity scheduled for September 14th in Las Vegas, and Dvalishvili will need to put his personal grievances aside to prepare adequately.
The tension between Dvalishvili and Welch adds an extra layer of drama to the upcoming fight, with Dvalishvili’s frustrations potentially fueling his motivation in the Octagon. However, his ability to maintain focus on the fight rather than the off-cage issues will be crucial to his success.
