Analysis: What’s next for bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili?

With nine straight wins in the UFC, bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili is one of the absolute best fighters in the stacked division. This past weekend’s win over former champion Petr Yan would normally position him in a very good spot for competing for the title next.

However, the impressive victory rather puts Dvalishvili in a peculiar situation, since he refuses to fight for the title as his teammate and friend Aljamain Sterling is the reigning champion.

Let’s take a closer look at Merab Dvalishvili’s possible next opponents!