Merab Dvalishvili will face Marlon Moraes in a high stakes rematch at Real American Freestyle in Abu Dhabi on November 14.
Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has officially booked a high profile rematch against ex-UFC contender Marlon Moraes. The upcoming clash is scheduled to take place as part of the Real American Freestyle fight card in Abu Dhabi on November 14.
This upcoming bout serves as a direct rematch from their previous encounter at UFC 266, where Dvalishvili secured a second-round victory over Moraes. Both athletes are currently looking to bounce back following recent competitive setbacks in their respective combat sports careers, according to information published by COMBAT SPORTS.
The event promises to deliver significant action as part of a packed fight card in the United Arab Emirates. Fight fans around the globe are eagerly anticipating how this tactical rematch will unfold between two elite veterans of the bantamweight division.
Merab Dvalishvili Seeks Redemption in Abu Dhabi
Merab Dvalishvili enters this upcoming wrestling showdown following a difficult stretch in both freestyle wrestling and mixed martial arts competition. The Georgian athlete recently suffered a pinning loss against Henry Cejudo at RAF 12 back in August.
Furthermore, the UFC top-ranked lightweight contender came up short in his recent Petr Yan rematch at UFC 333, failing to reclaim the coveted 135-pound championship crown. Dvalishvili is now determined to get back to his winning ways under the Real American Freestyle banner.
Marlon Moraes Returns to Competition
Marlon Moraes, who is now working as a police officer in South Florida, recently returned to active competition last summer. The 38-year-old veteran secured a dominant unanimous decision victory over Maximiliano Perez at LMC 2 in São Paulo, Brazil.
Known by fans as Magic, Moraes is three years older than his opponent Dvalishvili, who is widely known as The Machine. The experienced striker will look to avenge his previous loss and prove he still possesses elite skills on the canvas.
Packed RAF Abu Dhabi Fight Card Details
The upcoming RAF Abu Dhabi event will be headlined by a major cruiserweight crossover title fight featuring Khamzat Chimaev against Colby Covington. However, that marquee matchup lost some of its initial intrigue after Covington struggled during a recent appearance in Italy against Rouz Rosas Jr.
Elsewhere on the same fight card, Arman Tsarukyan is scheduled to wrestle Neiman Gracie in a surprising pairing. In addition, wrestling star Jordan Burroughs recently missed his chance to face Arman Tsarukyan for RAF, leaving fans wondering about future matchups.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Merab Dvalishvili and Marlon Moraes rematch?
The rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Marlon Moraes takes place on November 14 at the Real American Freestyle event in Abu Dhabi.
Where did their first fight take place?
Their first encounter took place at UFC 266, where Merab Dvalishvili defeated Marlon Moraes in the second round.
What are both fighters doing currently?
Merab Dvalishvili competes at the highest levels of MMA and wrestling, while Marlon Moraes works as a police officer in South Florida alongside his fighting career.
