"Knockout alpha move" - MMA X erupts as Merab Dvalishvili links up with Mike Tyson ahead of UFC 316 rematch against Sean O'Malley

MMA fans all around the world have taken notice of Merab Dvalishvili meeting with Mike Tyson ahead of his title defense in a rematch against Sean O'Malley at UFC 316. Many expressed their admiration in response to Dvalishvili's kind remarks about Tyson.

Dvalishvili will defend his bantamweight throne against O'Malley in the main event of UFC 316, which is currently taking place at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. He recently arrived at the venue and took to X, posting a picture with Tyson as the boxing legend also marked his presence to witness some highly entertaining matchups on the pay-per-view card. The reigning champion wrote:

''An honor to be in the same building as @MikeTyson!''

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Fans soon rushed to the comments section to share their reactions.

One fan wrote:

''Knockout alpha move''

Another stated:

''Absolute unit, you're in good company bro!''

Other fans wrote:

''I speak for everyone when I say we’re all rooting for you''

''You're truly a Humble seward for the sport. Salutes Merab...have an awesome bout tonight''

Check out more reactions below:

Fan reactions [Screenshots courtesy: @MerabDvalishvil on Instagram]

In his recent octagon outing at UFC 311 earlier this year, Dvalishvili astonished everyone with his tenacious effort against Umar Nurmagomedov, handing him his first career loss by unanimous decision. He is currently on an impressive 12 fight win streak, defeating notable names like Henry Cejudo, Petr Yan and Jose Aldo. 'The Machine's' last defeat came against Ricky Simon at UFC Fight Night 128 in 2018.

Meanwhile, Tyson made his return to professional boxing last year in a heavyweight contest against Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The 58-year-old was unable inflict any significant damage and lost via unanimous decision, prompting reactions from the entire combat sports world. Many chastised Paul for fighting a much older opponent.

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