Dvalishvili gains 19lb in five hours before title fight
Merab Dvalishvili says he has gained 19lb (1st 5lb) in just five hours after weighing in for his bantamweight title fight against Petr Yan at UFC 333 on…
BBC Sport reports: Merab Dvalishvili says he has gained 19lb (1st 5lb) in just five hours after weighing in for his bantamweight title fight against Petr Yan at UFC 333 on Saturday.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Merab Dvalishvili, Petr Yan and UFC.
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