Streaking UFC bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili will take on Marlon Moraes at UFC 266 on September 25. ‘The Machine’ called out for this fight and he’s on track to make a run towards the title. Dvalishvili is the number 10 ranked 135-pounder going against Moraes who comes in with the number 6 ranking.

The news of the booking came through Dvalishvili’s coach, Ray Longo, on an appearance of the Anik and Florian podcast.

Details about a venue and location are currently unknown as UFC 266 is still being put together. Some marquee fights announced for the fight card include a title fight between Jan Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira and Jessica Andrade vs Cynthia Calvillo.

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UFC 266: Marlon Moraes vs Merab Dvalishvili

‘Magic’ Moraes is currently undergoing the hardest stint in his professional career with a 1-3 record in his last four fights. Prior to the slump, he was on a 4-fight tear with sensational wins over top contenders in the bantamweight division. Ever since losing to Henry Cejudo for the 135-pound strap, things have only gone downhill for Moraes.

After being violently TKO’ed in his last two outings, ‘Magic’ desperately needs a win. Facing a dominant force like Dvalishvili could be a recipe for disaster if he doesn’t come in with the right game plan. Dvalishvili isn’t known for his explosive striking, giving Marlon Moraes some amount of leeway on his feet.

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Merab ‘The Machine’: Here to take over

Merab Dvalishvili is on a 6-fight win streak in the UFC. He bounced back from his early losses in the organization. ‘The Machine’ put forward a comprehensive beat down of Cody Stamann in his last fight, opening the door to fight Moraes. Facing a former title challenger is exactly what he needs right now heading into the territory of a title shot.

The bantamweight division is crowded at the very top and the current hold-up with the title doesn’t help. Once Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan handle their business in a rematch, things are expected to clear up. After the dust settles, Merab Dvalishvili could be looking at a shot at gold if things fall into place.

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