Dvalishvili Sheds 19 Pounds in Five Hours After Weigh-In Ahead of UFC 333 Title Fight

Merab Dvalishvili, the Georgian bantamweight contender, revealed he added 19 lb in just five hours after the official weigh‑in, bringing his weight back up to 154 lb ahead of his UFC 333 title bout with Petr Yan in Abu Dhabi. The rapid rehydration underscores the extreme weight‑cutting practices common in MMA and sets the stage for a high‑stakes co‑main event.