Merab Dvalishvili to Weigh In as Backup Fighter for UFC 299 Main Event

u2708ufe0f booked @MerabDvalishvil is headed to Miami tmrw for #UFC299 as the official title fight back up. Let's make it a pink panty night! #MiamiMerab pic.twitter.com/Eg0nwTyRFm

If something goes awry ahead of UFC 299, Merab Dvalishvili could get his championship opportunity sooner than expected.

The bantamweight contender’s management announced on Tuesday evening that “The Machine” will serve as the back-up fighter for the bantamweight title headliner between reigning champion Sean O'Malley and Marlon Vera.