Sean O’Malley accused of using Merab Dvalishvili’s injury as an excuse for poor performance

Sean O’Malley is facing accusations of attributing Merab Dvalishvili’s injury as a reason for a potential defeat in the bantamweight title match at UFC 306 at The Sphere. The reasoning behind O’Malley’s focus on his opponent’s injury as a justification for a potential loss remains unclear. Dvalishvili’s perspective suggests that O’Malley might be attempting to halt the fight’s progression through the UFC. Dvalishvili has emphasized that the injury he sustained during training does not impede his performance and is simply a normal part of training. In addition, he criticized O’Malley for excessive talking. The scenario involving O’Malley and Dvalishvili has prompted consideration for having a backup fighter ready for the UFC 306 event.